This 4-foot, egg-eating lizard roaming south Georgia is an invasive species — and officials say it must be stopped

Georgia is home to a wide range of wildlife, from white-tailed deer and wild turkeys to black bears and American alligators.
Whiskey Riff

Wild Nest Cam Video Shows a Florida Bald Eagle Bringing a Dead House Cat Home for Dinner

Bald eagles are universally known as majestic symbols of American freedom that look great on a t-shirt on the Fourth of July.
Live Science

Daddy longlegs may be capturing and devouring frogs in the tropical forests of South America

Daddy longlegs have been observed eating frogs in South America, suggesting that these arachnids may be predators of ...

Florida vultures caught eating invasive python eggs in rare first

Native scavengers may be exploiting Burmese python nests to their benefit but it's unclear how often it is happening.
Earth.com

Sunbirds use a feeding trick that has never been seen before

Sunbirds drink nectar using tongue-powered suction, a feeding method that has never been seen never before in a vertebrate.
The Conversation

How much is a bat worth? Protecting these tiny insect‑eaters isn’t just good for farms – their deaths cost taxpayers and the wider economy

A healthy bat hangs in a cave, resting up to eat its weight in bugs at dusk. Liz Hamrick/TVA Most Americans tend to think about bats only around Halloween, but the U.S. economy benefits from these ...
NBC 6 South Florida

Bats in your home? Florida says they may have to stay for months

They’re good for the environment — but many people are uncomfortable with their presence. They’re bats, and for a few months, you won’t be able to remove them from your home without a permit. With the ...
Tallahassee Democrat

Got bats in your attic? Florida’s removal rules change April 16

Bat maternity season in Florida starts on Thursday, April 16. After that date, you won't be allowed to remove them from your home until August, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation ...