On the horizon directly in front of her burrow, about two miles offshore, Egmont Key’s historic lighthouse towered over ...

Florida's Wildest Animal Rescue Office After stopping a tortoise from crossing a busy road, Florida police officers learned that the animal was an escaped pet who had been missing for over three ...

Floridians are gearing up to celebrate Gopher Tortoise Day on April 10th, a statewide event dedicated to raising awareness about the vital role these reptiles play in the state's ecosystems. The ...

Back in August, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection proposed major changes to nine state parks, building golf ...

These large lizards can reach up to 5 feet long in some cases, and they pose a potential threat to the state if left ...

PUNTA GORDA, Florida (WFTX) — After being missing for eight days, an African spurred tortoise named Shelly has been reunited with her family in a rural Punta Gorda neighborhood. Shauna Corocoran ...

Argentine teju lizards have invaded Florida, and thanks to the pet trade and owners who tire of them and release the animals, they are negatively impacting native species. An article on Orlando.com, ...

They were first documented in Florida in 1976 and were introduced via the pet trade as escaped or released pets. The invasive species is a threat to native insects and reptiles by preying upon and ...

The Citrus Chapter’s Tuesday, April 1, meeting welcomes Don Fraser who will present “The Butterflies of Central Florida and ...

The Florida panther species has been listed as endangered since 1973, but new proposed legislation puts it in jeopardy.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service determined the gopher tortoise warrants endangered species protections but has failed to actually provide such safeguards across its range. Gopher tortoises in ...

Ideal Nutrition will open a warehouse at Prologis Airport Center, and Vitas Healthcare expanded at Miramar Park of Commerce.