Author: Chad Gillis, Fort Myers News-Press

Southeast Asia is home to the Burmese python, but the largest one in the world was caught near Naples, Florida, Tuesday night by two hunters.

Scientists have discovered a small percentage of these big, invasive snakes in South Florida are practically a breed of their own.

Sharks may have left the area before Ian made landfall. Others, like manatees, may have been stranded as Ian pulled water from rivers and bays.

Florida has recorded more manatee deaths this year than the first two months of 2019 and 2020 combined. Experts point to starvation and bad water.

The female crocodile, who the golf course maintenance team named “Fred,” was once spotted resting on an alligator’s tale at Sanibel Island Golf Club.