With populations spanning all 67 counties, gopher tortoises are far too busy as Florida’s only native tortoise species for ...

The birth of tortoises native to Santa Cruz Island in the Galápagos increases their U.S. population from 44 to 48. A few ...

Park rangers say at least 84 gopher tortoises are now living at Fort de Soto Park near St. Petersburg. Prior to Hurricane ...

The newest Florida population of the invasive Argentine tegu lizard was recently discovered in this Florida county. What to ...

The spell of Ochlockonee had begun its work. Situated where the Ochlockonee and Dead Rivers converge, this park preserves a ...

The Myakka Canopy Walkway at Myakka River State Park offers the rare opportunity to experience Florida as it existed before Mickey Mouse and South Beach became the state’s calling cards.

Republican skepticism of President Trump’s agenda has reached a level unseen since he won the GOP presidential nomination ...

The two oldest residents of the Philadelphia Zoo are brand new parents to four hatchlings — a major milestone for this ...

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

Florida is affectionately known as the “Sunshine State”, and is one of the most exciting places to visit in America. With ...

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, ...

Four endangered Western Santa Cruz Galápagos tortoises hatched at the Philadelphia Zoo. Animals Recent Episodes. NOW PLAYING ...