Florida wildlife gets active in the spring. Here's how to protect it

Spring brings increased wildlife activity in Florida. Learn how to protect bats, bears, manatees, and sea turtles this season ...
Tallahassee Democrat

Who's that critter? Florida's native gopher tortoises are on the move in summer

Boasting more than 80 distinct ecosystems, Florida is a biodiversity hot spot. In fact, more than 4,000 animal species are native to the Sunshine State. In the heat of summer, a growing number of ...
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Be on the lookout! Wildlife is more active in spring

Spring has sprung, and that means Florida's wildlife is stirring. Migration, breeding, feeding and nesting all increase this ...
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The gopher tortoise, a protector of Florida's animals

Florida is home to plenty of species that need no introduction: alligators, crocodiles, panthers, or manatees. However, a silent sentinel lies within burrows of Florida’s grounds. The gopher tortoise ...
Orlando Sentinel

Commentary: Saving gopher tortoises means protecting their homes, not just moving them

A rescued gopher tortoise arrived at the Nokuse Nature Preserve in Florida’s Panhandle while my sister Erica and I were there. It didn’t know how lucky it was. Across Florida, builders are required to ...