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FWC offers exotic pet owners an opportunity to surrender pets for adoption
For immediate release: October 3, 2012 Contacts: Carli Segelson, 772-215-9459 Jorge Pino, 561-723-1417 Photos available on FWC’s Flickr site: Go to http://flic.kr/s/aHsjxR9XZX. FWC offers exotic pet owners an opportunity to surrender pets for adoption The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will hold an Exotic Pet Amnesty Day on Saturday, Oct. 20, from 10 […]
Farmer eaten by his own hogs!
Authorities in Oregon are investigating how a hog farmer was eaten by his animals. The remains of Terry Vance Garner, 70, were found in his hog enclosure Wednesday, according to local news reports Monday. The farmer had gone to feed the hogs, some weighing as much as 700 pounds, about 7:30 a.m., according to a […]
Come to Carrabelle Oct. 6 for Forgotten Coast Black Bear Festival
For immediate release: October 3, 2012 Media contact: Jessica Therriault 352-284-6072 Photos available on FWC’s Flickr site: Go to http://flic.kr/s/aHsjCkcXan. Come to Carrabelle Oct. 6 for Forgotten Coast Black Bear Festival As fall settles in, the Florida black bear begins foraging for winter. It’s a perfect time for folks in the Big Bend to celebrate […]
FWC allows temporary access to secure camps in Everglades WMA
For immediate release: October 2, 2012 Contact: Carli Segelson, 561-625-5122 FWC allows temporary access to secure camps in Everglades WMA With continued high water levels in the Everglades and Francis S. Taylor Wildlife Management Area (WMA), the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will provide an opportunity for people to access area camps. On […]
Albino Skunk At Large in Florida
On September 21, Investigator Jon Garzaniti concluded a captive wildlife escape investigation involving an albino skunk in Palm Beach County. Albino skunks are Class III wildlife that can be possessed and/or sold by properly permitted individuals. Investigator Garzaniti reported the skunk was purchased at a local pet store. A few days later, the skunk was […]