FL Animal Tales: Retired Elephants, Baby Lemurs, Illegal Iguanas

FLORIDA — In case you missed them, here are some of Florida Patch's best animal and pet stories from recent weeks.

Black Bear Goes For A Swim In Naples Pool After Break-In

A Naples homeowner shared photos of a black bear lounging in her pool after tearing a hole in her screen room to break in.

Newly Adopted Dog Lost Near Everglades, Found 9 Days Later

The pup went missing April 20 after a van taking him to his newly adoptive family crashed on U.S. 27 between Miami and Belle Glade.

Green Iguanas Now Illegal In FL; What Pet Owners Should Know

A law banning the sale of invasive reptiles goes into effect Thursdays, and Florida residents must now register and microchip their iguanas.

Four Baby Lemurs Born At Lemur Conservation Foundation In Myakka

Four newborn lemurs, including a set of triplets, were born to two mothers at the Lemur Conservation Foundation's Myakka City reserve.

'Karmic Payback' For Retired Circus Elephants Loving Florida Life

Forced to entertain us in circuses, these sentient creatures discover at an expansive Florida sanctuary what it's like to be an elephant.

2 Ailing FL Manatee Calves Find Warm Welcome At Ohio Zoo

Acorn and Einstein are being cared for by marine experts at the Columbus Zoo in Ohio with a bit of help from a surrogate manatee mother.

You Thought Turtles Couldn't Fly? Florida Woman Begs To Differ

Forget falling iguanas. A Florida woman was hurt near Daytona Beach when a flying turtle crashed through her windshield on Interstate 95.

Healing River Beekeepers Rescues Swarms, Shares Knowledge Of Bees

Based in Bradenton, Healing River Beekeepers has rescued and relocated more than 200 bee colonies from private and public properties.

Other Animal News:

• Dog In Distress Rescued From Hot Car By Sarasota Police Recruit
• Sea Turtle Rescued Near Jewfish Key By Sheriff's Office, Mote
• COVID-Sniffing Dog Joins Team At Doctors Hospital Of Sarasota
• Therapy Dogs Visit Staff, Patients At Blake Medical Center
• Alligator Swimming In St. Pete Pool Captured By Deputy
• It's In Their Blood: K-9 Puppies Destined To Find Lost People
• Gator Crossing: You Never Know What You'll See In Florida
• Lights Out: It's Turtle Nesting Season Along Florida Beaches
• Clearwater Police Seek Person Who Dumped Dog On Side Of Road
• For The Love Of Roxie; And The Society's Other Adoptable Pets