Chad Gillis

1 week ago | naplesnews.com | Chad Gillis

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida's python removal team eliminated over 6,300 pounds of Burmese pythons this season, totaling over 40,000 pounds since 2013. The team uses radio telemetry to track male "scout" snakes to locate breeding females, resulting in the removal of over 11,500 feet of python. Biologists dissect captured pythons to analyze their diet and reproductive status, revealing a diet of over 80 species.

1 week ago | naplesnews.com | Chad Gillis

A large development project called Kingston has been approved in eastern Lee County, Florida, raising concerns about its impact on the endangered Florida panther. The development could lead to the deaths of 23 panthers annually, a significant portion of the estimated 120-230 adult panthers remaining. Critics argue that the project, along with other similar developments, will fragment panther habitat and exacerbate traffic issues in the area.

2 weeks ago | naplesnews.com | Chad Gillis

Shark attacks are often mysterious and sometimes go unsolved. And thankfully, the majority of attacks are not fatal. What appears to be a shark attack that took place on Boca Grande June 11 was not fatal, according to multiple reports. There have been 10 documented shark fatalities in Florida, according to the International Shark Attack File. Shark attacks in the United States have been documented for nearly 400 years, stretching back to the formative age of this nation.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Mark Bickel |Chad Gillis |Tomas Rodriguez |Tomás Rodríguez

News of a shark attack or bite is always unsettling. A young swimmer was was airlifted from Boca Grande in Lee County on June 11 after apparently being bitten by a shark. It is not known where the swimmer was bitten. The swimmer is recovering in Lee County after authorities say the injuries are consistent with those of a shark attack. More: How can you avoid being bitten by a shark?

2 weeks ago | naplesnews.com | Mark Bickel |Chad Gillis |Tomas Rodriguez |Tomás Rodríguez

News of a shark attack or bite is always unsettling. A young swimmer was was airlifted from Boca Grande in Lee County on June 11 after apparently being bitten by a shark. It is not known where the swimmer was bitten. The swimmer is recovering in Lee County after authorities say the injuries are consistent with those of a shark attack. More: How can you avoid being bitten by a shark?