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Tally in Florida python hunt holds at 50 snakes

More than 1,500 hunters are struggling to find more Burmese pythons as a public hunt for the invasive species continues in the Everglades. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission said Friday that the tally of pythons killed in the Python Challenge is holding at 50. That number hasn't changed since Tuesday.

 

Biology prof says eyeball may belong to big squid

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Word that a giant eyeball washed up on a South Florida has created a buzz on the Internet and in the marine biology community. The huge, blue eyeball may have come from a deep sea squid or a large sword fish, said Heather Bracken-Grissom, an assistant professor in the marine science program at Florida International University in Miami.

 

Florida's Bestiality Law May Have Accidentally Outlawed Sex Entirely

There may be some terrible news to report out of Florida today, depending on how the state's residents have collectively decided to apply the basic science of biological classification to their lives. Last week, we noted some good news: The Florida legislature had finally passed a law that would outlaw bestiality and preserve the innocence of Florida's native fauna.

 

Newborn killed by family's pit bull

A 4-day-old infant child died after being attacked by his family's pit bull terrier Sunday evening at his home in Jacksonville, Florida, according to John Harrell, a spokesman with the Florida's Department of Children and Family.

 

Alaska and Florida consider bans on bestiality

Alaska and Florida consider bans on bestiality

Shocked by cases of involving humans having sex with animals, lawmakers in Florida and Alaska are considering bans on bestiality. They are among 15 states where the practice is not explicitly illegal.

 

Want to have your animals blessed? Come to downtown Miami

The Second Annual Bow-Wow Palooza Interfaith Blessing of the Animals will take place Sunday in downtown Miami -- an all pet loves are invited.

 

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