Here’s what you need to know about owning a raccoon as a pet in Florida, and how some exotic pets in Florida are classified ...

Ready to spot real monkeys in Florida without stepping onto a plane to the tropics? These three destinations offer ...

The invasive Asian swamp eel is threatening the Florida Everglades by disrupting the food web. This predatory fish has caused an 80% loss of the prey base for wading birds in some areas. Likely ...

At least six great white sharks, one of them a massive 13-foot, 1,400-pound female, have pinged in Florida waters since New Year's Eve, Dec. 31, 2025.

If they reach the ecosystem's carrying capacity in the Everglades, the pythons will spread, and that likely means into ...

A family of Silver Springs macaques has been on the move, spotted off State Road 40 East, 5 miles from the park.

Climate change has pushed some native Florida species north. While the reptiles prefer South Florida’s climate, they have ...

A Florida naturalist encourages others to make a resolution this year to donate their time to observing and reporting on our ...

The green iguana has become a ubiquitous sight across South Florida, often lounging in trees or sunning itself on sidewalks.

Sometimes plunging in headfirst and barehanded is the most efficient way to nab the lizard, says Mike Kimmel, who goes by ...

In a state famous for its manufactured magic, Ochlockonee River State Park offers something far more valuable. A genuine connection with Florida’s wild heart, where the real enchantment lies in ...

Who knew there were more grasshopper species in Florida? Derek Woller did, and he found them. Why are grasshoppers important?