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According to the FWC, Florida is home to several species​, including the native Florida apple snail, and four exotic species ...
There’s mounting evidence Everglades pythons can migrate north and west from South Florida. Have they invaded Palm Beach County?
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has officially launched a vibrant and user-friendly redesign of the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail website, promising an ...
Cynthia Diekema, 61, of Davenport, Florida, was killed after the canoe she was riding in with her husband drifted over a large alligator hidden beneath them in roughly 2.5 feet of water, according ...
For those interested in visiting the North Florida Wildlife Center, it’s open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., located at 1386 Cook Road in Lamont, Florida.
Nuisance wildlife, as defined in Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.) 68A-9.010, may be taken using live traps or snares, or, where allowed, firearms during daylight hours.
The virus, still not fully understood, is part of a family previously thought to be harmless. However, recent links have been ...
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announced it is undertaking a large-scale, unprecedented $2.35 million restoration effort over the next two years to restore native plants in ...
Share your photos] According to wildlife officials, the occupied range of bears in Florida has grown from 17% to 51% since 1992. FWC also estimates that more than 4,000 bears roam the state currently.
Here's a refresher on nuisance animals in Florida, state firearm laws to be aware of and what to know if you'd like to trap or kill a snake on your property. Can I trap a snake in my yard in Florida?