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UF Expert Explains How People Can Help Prevent Species From Becoming Invasive
Python and Alligator, Courtesy, UF/IFAS photography
Florida crawls with invasive species: Burmese pythons, water hyacinths, Brazilian peppertrees. [...]
FWC Highlights Three Native Florida Snakes On World Snake Day
It’s World Snake Day and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) is highlighting a few of Florida's native snakes that can be found throughout [...]
Florida’s Sports Coast Kicks Off 2022 Scallop Season
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. - Experience Florida’s Sports Coast is thrilled to welcome the return of the highly-anticipated 10-day Bay Scallop Season whic [...]
Two Burmese Pythons, Eggs And Hatchlings Found, Removed From Florida Preserve
Credit: FWC
Shortly before midnight on July 11, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Officer Matthew Rubenstein was on patrol i [...]
FWC Approves Final Rule To Modify Gag Grouper Recreational Season In Florida Gulf
At its July meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved a final rule, effective January 1, 2023, modifying the [...]
Florida International University Study Shows Contaminants In Oysters
With a new state law addressing the clean-up of two chemical compounds that have been widely used by industries, a Florida International Universi [...]
Researchers In Florida Complete Health Assessment On Florida Panther Litter
Locating a litter of Florida panthers to complete a health assessment isn't an easy task, but for the long-term sustainability of the native species, [...]
Be A Hero For Florida Beach-Nesting Birds This Holiday Weekend
This Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds beachgoers how to help protect vulnerable beach-nesting birds while enjoying [...]
Florida Fish And Wildlife Says Practice Alligator Summer Safety
We aren’t the only ones basking in the sun this summer. Warmer temps mean alligators are more active and visible, according to the Florida Fish a [...]
Snake Captured In Florida Breaks Records At 215lbs, Researcher Says “There’s A Larger Snake Out There”
Researchers In Florida have captured the largest python ever recorded in Florida, or anywhere outside its native range, for that matter, weighing 215 [...]