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US moves forward with plan to end wild bird protections

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Reptile curator at St. Augustine Alligator Farm bitten, pulled into water by alligator

The Alligator Farm told First Coast News its Curator of Reptiles Jim Darlington was bitten while in the farm's swamp area.
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Tumbleweeds take over Nassau beaches, pose threat to local wildlife

"When a sea turtle comes up to nest it's going to run into all these really prickly plants," making it difficult to find a place to nest.
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'A sign of hope' | Australia wildlife park welcomes first baby koala since deadly wildfires

Zookeepers at the Australian Reptile Park said the very first koala of the season popped out of her mom's pouch to say hello.
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'More than pre-pandemic': People bring pollution back to First Coast beaches

Every day on Amelia Island, volunteers say they fill five-gallon buckets with litter they've picked up, and they're looking for more volunteers to help.
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Justice for Unicorn: Deputies searching for person who shot dog in head with arrow

Unicorn was shot in the head with a 16-inch crossbow arrow earlier this month. He is now recovering, and the sheriff's office wants to know who's responsible.
crime

Nesting loggerhead turtle run over while laying eggs on NC beach

Officials believe the turtle had just begun to lay eggs into a nest dug in the beach when she was struck by a vehicle illegally driving on the beach.
environment

UF study examines economic impact of red tide

Red tide is an algal bloom in the ocean that can kill wildlife and take its toll on the economy.
animals

A kitten in Oregon born with two faces didn't survive

A family got a big surprise when they realized one of the cats on their farm gave birth to a very unique little baby, and the family worked to save its life.
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Cow wanders into St. Johns County neighborhood, blocks road

When deputies went searching for the cow, they found her in The Meadows neighborhood grazing on some residential grass.
animals

Florida beachgoers get a glimpse of a nesting 800-pound leatherback turtle

On average, a leatherback turtle will reach six feet in length and anywhere between 500 and 1,500 pounds.
animals

Dog recovering after being shot through the head with an arrow

“Unicorn” will remain in Nassau County shelter until an investigation is complete.

First Coast Weather: Saturday afternoon showers; Sunday morning rain

Tropical Storm Cristobal headed north toward the U.S.

First Coast Weather: Saturday afternoon showers; Sunday morning rain

Weekend Weather: 6/6/20

Roger Goodell: NFL wrong for not listening to players; encourages peaceful protest

Jacksonville Jaguars players, coaching staff march against racial injustice

Black Lives Matter protests mostly peaceful in Australia

Good Morning Jacksonville Saturday 8:00

Jacksonville's Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more | Jacksonville, Florida | FirstCoastNews.com

US moves forward with plan to end wild bird protections

Reptile curator at St. Augustine Alligator Farm bitten, pulled into water by alligator

Tumbleweeds take over Nassau beaches, pose threat to local wildlife

'A sign of hope' | Australia wildlife park welcomes first baby koala since deadly wildfires

'More than pre-pandemic': People bring pollution back to First Coast beaches

Justice for Unicorn: Deputies searching for person who shot dog in head with arrow

Nesting loggerhead turtle run over while laying eggs on NC beach

UF study examines economic impact of red tide

A kitten in Oregon born with two faces didn't survive

Cow wanders into St. Johns County neighborhood, blocks road

Florida beachgoers get a glimpse of a nesting 800-pound leatherback turtle

Dog recovering after being shot through the head with an arrow

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