The beloved sea cows still face many threats, but deaths this year were not as high as in 2021 and 2022, when conservation groups say a record die-off claimed 20 percent of the population.

Be careful, Florida. At the rate you're going, you too will be like Boynton Beach, an aging, congested community whose ...

Floridians really care about protecting bears,” she said. “And when you protect bear habitat, you protect habitat for so many ...

Hundreds of non-native animal & plant species live in Florida. They prey on native critters & damage native ecosystems.

Florida’s wild icons—from panthers to butterflies—are vanishing fast, caught in the crosshairs of development and climate change. Florida, a state synonymous with sunshine, beaches, and vibrant ...

Florida's beloved manatees are taking center stage, not just for their charm but due to rising concerns this season.

A Boynton Beach neighborhood is on edge after a coyote killed a dog during a morning walk, with residents reporting ...

Conservationist, wildlife biologist, writer, and award‑winning photographer Kirsten Hines discusses her stunning new book Wild Florida: An Animal Odyssey. Between The Covers is available to stream on ...

In a state with such iconic megafauna as the Florida panther and the American alligator, the shy, reclusive Florida black bear is often overlooked. Until there’s trouble. In less than two weeks, the ...

Trail footage has shown several panthers and bobcats struggling to walk. Wildlife officials in Florida are investigating a disorder detected in some panthers and bobcats that is causing them to ...