In 2023, the remote Great Barrier Reef coast north of Mission Beach was home to 6838 dugongs. Calves made up 9.1 per cent of ...

A rare sighting of a baby dugong off Alor in East Nusa Tenggara has sparked renewed attention to the importance of protecting ...

This is one of the few habitats of the endangered manatee-like dugong, which sailors sometimes mistook for mermaids. Pro tip: Visit the island during the dry season from June to October, when ...

Local wildlife experts identified one of the animals as Mawar, or Mawardi, a male dugong regularly seen around Mali Beach, WWF-Indonesia said. The other dugongs — a baby and an adult female — had not ...

Earth's waters host diverse mammals like dolphins, whales, and manatees. These creatures possess unique adaptations for ...

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A Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office detention deputy was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. Deputies found Shannon McBride, 60, in her improperly parked vehicle showing signs of ...

BRADENTON, Fla. (WFLA) — A Manatee County Public Schools substitute teacher who was arrested for “lewd conduct” against a 10-year-old student had a prior school-related arrest in Brevard County, ...

The businesses have flourished despite being illegal. Authorities say dismantling the illegal arcades is a lengthy and expensive hassle with minimal return. Arrests often result in misdemeanor charges ...

While Chris Hebert typically sees all kinds of creatures — porpoises, bobcats and raccoons to name a few — in and around Big Lake while out fishing, he didn't expect to see a manatee. Around 6 p.m. on ...

Manatee County officials are pursuing new rules to tighten regulations on illegal slot gambling machines that have become a widespread problem in the Bradenton area. Commissioner Tal Siddique shared ...

CAMERON PARISH, La. (KPLC) - A Lake Charles man ran across an unusual sight while fishing in Big Lake over the weekend – a manatee. Chris Hebert shared a photo of the large aquatic mammal to a local ...