Throughout Florida’s history, its ecology has been entangled with fire. “We set good fires, or else we get bad ones,” says ...

Get fit and make new friends with the Red Hot Chili Steppers walking club. All ages and skill levels are welcome for this program, which is hosted by Volusia County’s Parks, Recreation and Culture ...

Florida is one of the best places in the ... diverse area a perfect place for protecting and preserving wildlife. Gopher tortoises, river otters, ibis, shorebirds, bobcats and alligators enjoy ...

Everything you need to know to plan an amazing trip to Henderson Beach State Park in Destin, Florida ... bobcats, and gopher tortoise occassionally seen by lucky visitors. The campground and ...

Captiva Island, Florida, is a dreamy retreat with no stoplights and endless charm! Ever had that feeling where you’re so ...

A colorful yet destructive creature, the invasive green iguana has plagued South Florida since the ... eating any eggs or baby animals they find, including endangered sea turtles, marsh hares, birds, ...

BUT CAN MAKE THEIR LIFE AGAINST PREDATORS VERY DIFFICULT FOR THE NATIVE GOPHER TORTOISE HERE IN FLORIDA. THEY USE THEIR SHELL AS A WAY TO HIDE FROM PREDATORS. UNFORTUNATELY FOR THIS GIRL ...

"Because of habitat destruction the gopher tortoises are infringing a little bit more with the human population," Fox said. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conversation Commission (FWC ...

After a gopher tortoise was recently hit by a car, East Lee Wildlife Stewardship Group wants Lee County to install signs for gopher tortoise crossings.

The Tortoise Conservancy is all over social media right now, their sponsored posts popping up on Facebook, Instagram, you name it. They claim to be all about saving Florida’s poor imperiled gopher ...

The Conservancy of South Florida in Naples shared before-and-after photos after admitting two gopher tortoises that were spray-painted on their shells. In the first photo, one tortoise had its shell ...