Endangered Species

Erin Ragheb of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission aims to catch a Florida grasshopper sparrow as the sun rises over the central Florida prairie.

Despite Million Dollar Effort, Florida Grasshopper Sparrow Nears Extinction

Amy Green

A central Florida bird that scientists say is North America’s most endangered is near extinction. The Florida grasshopper sparrow’s population in the...

Watch Out For Distressed Manatees, Turtles During Cold Snap

The Associated Press

As Florida experiences unusually cold temperatures and even snow in some parts, wildlife officials are keeping a close eye on vulnerable manatees and...

Post-storm surveys of the Key deer herd found most of the deer were out and about, doing what they normally do.

Key Deer Prove Resilient Through Hurricane Irma

Nancy Klingener

The endangered Key deer herd was already coming out of a tough year — the herd lost more than 100 animals to New World screwworm. So when the eye of...

Since Hurricane Irma, residents have helped tend to endangered Key deer, shown here in October 2016 after an outbreak of Old World screwworm. Federal wildlife officials, however, warn that feeding the deer can harm them.

Please Stop Feeding The Key Deer. Wildlife Managers Say It Hurts, Not Helps

Jenny Staletovich

Federal wildlife managers in the Florida Keys have a message for residents: Please stop feeding the endangered deer. Since Irma washed over Cudjoe Key...

Panther Predation Spiking As Population Rebounds

Jim Ash

There’s a darker side to a rebounding Florida Panther population with state game officials reporting a spike in attacks on livestock and domestic...

Should Panthers be Protected? Iconic Cat's Federal Protections Up for Review

Matthew F Smith

The Florida panther's status as endangered is up for review by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The iconic big cat has been on the list of…

Orchid Expert Studies Mysterious Flowers & their Friendly Fungi

Matthew F Smith

Dr. Lawrence Zettler has studied orchids in the high Andes Mountains of South America and along the deforested hills of Madagascar, and he's studied the…

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is undertaking a periodic review of the Florida Panther's endangered status. Some activists worry the new Trump Administration will push for delisting.

Feds Looking At Florida Panther's Endangered Status

Jim Ash

The federal government is reviewing the status of the endangered Florida Panther, prompting some activists to worry the iconic species will lose...

Despite Florida Panther Fatalities, Experts Say Their Population Will Grow

Jocelyn Beever

Last year was one of the deadliest for the Florida panther. Wildlife experts say there will likely not be as many fatalities this year, but Florida...

Environment

FWC Considers Bald Eagle Management Changes

John Davis

As Florida’s Bald Eagle population continues to increase, state wildlife officials are considering changes to the state’s management plan for the iconic…