Medical treatment of a Florida manatee with life-threatening injuries was temporarily put on hold as local brush fires blocked access to the facility that could help it.

An injured manatee was rescued near the Florida Keys by a collaborative team, despite complications from local brush fires.

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Floridians love manatees. The marine animals, lovingly known as "sea cows" or "gentle giants," spend the winters swimming in ...

An ongoing brush fire in southern Miami-Dade County led to delays in an injured manatee getting treatment at a rehabilitation hospital, according to the group that rescued it Thursday in Marathon.

A manatee was rescued in Marathon on Thursday after being injured by what’s believed to be a boat strike — all<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More ...

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The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens announced a crowdfunding campaign to build the largest manatee rescue center in Florida which will also double as the zoo’s new entrance.

Supporters of the ban cite animal welfare concerns, while opponents argue it unfairly targets businesses and won't stop illegal breeding. Manatee County could soon implement a ban on the retail ...

Chata and Baby Ruth, the two-toed sloths living at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, are moving to new quarters. Here's what ...