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Thorny skates come in two distinct sizes along the Atlantic Coast of North America, but no one could figure out why. Then their numbers began to plummet, and it became imperative for scientists to ...

The Argentine black and white tegu lizard is a non-native, invasive species distributed throughout Florida through escapes or ...

What is similar between Asian green mussels, iguanas and lionfish? They are all invasive species in Florida you can eat. Here ...

Native to South and Southeast Asia, Burmese pythons are an invasive species impacting native wildlife in Florida's Everglades.

As sea turtle nesting season begins along Florida's beaches, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is calling on residents and visitors to take proactive steps to ensure the ...

From the Everglades to the Keys, Florida is teeming with life, but with human encroachment, some species are being pushed to ...

Florida is one of the most expensive states for homeowners insurance, largely due to the heightened risk of hurricanes, floods and other severe weather: Annual premiums averaged $5,340 in March ...

These projects are made possible with support from NWTF – Florida, the Florida Forest Service, and the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida. Hunters who take a wild turkey must log and report ...

Florida House Republicans on Wednesday backed a proposal that would repeal part of a law ...

Florida Lawmakers ready for Tallahassee return, set to tackle 1,800+ bills ...