Florida finally makes the flamingo its state bird

As if flamingos weren’t showy enough, the American flamingo ( Phoenicopterus ruber) has officially been elevated to a new ...
WCTV

North Florida Wildlife Center prepares animals for cold temperatures

LAMONT, Fla. (WCTV) - Everyone is gearing up for dangerously cold temperatures this weekend, but what about the animals? At the North Florida Wildlife Center, staff are getting ready as temperatures ...

‘We got lucky’: How Florida wildlife died — or survived — in the brutal February freeze

The record-breaking arctic blast that hit Florida earlier this month may have sent humans scurrying for winter coats, but it sent wildlife scurrying, swimming and slithering ...
The Florida Times-Union

Endangered North Atlantic right whales spotted off Florida coast

Four endangered North Atlantic right whales, including a new calf, were recently spotted off the coast of Florida. With only about 380 remaining, the species migrates to Florida and Georgia waters ...
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The animals of Florida’s Indian River Lagoon are running out of room to survive

The Indian River Lagoon is the most diverse estuary in North America and one of the most diverse areas in the world. It is home to several thousand species of plants and animals. Although it is less ...
Southeast Express

Explore roaming animal habitats from your car at a wildlife safari destination in Florida

Wild Florida Adventure Park in Kenansville turns a simple drive into a real safari-style outing. The roads wind through wide habitats filled with animals from around the world. It feels relaxed and ...

Florida, Georgia wildlife agencies seek boater input to protect North Atlantic right whales

Boaters and marine enthusiasts are being called upon by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute and the Georgia ...
Orlando Sentinel

‘We got lucky’: How Florida wildlife died — or survived — in the brutal February freeze

The record-breaking arctic blast that hit Florida earlier this month may have sent humans scurrying for winter coats, but it sent wildlife scurrying, swimming and slithering for their lives. Some of ...