Florida Wildlife

As intense heat becomes more common around the world, the potential threat to biodiversity increases. One species at particular risk to a warming climate is found on the beaches of Florida.

The St. Francis Wildlife Association is a non-profit that takes in thousands of injured, orphaned, and sick animals each year.

Florida has closed on a deal to buy just over 3,600 acres that will be part of a state wildlife corridor in Santa Rosa County.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is asking the public to report freshwater turtles that appear sick, act strangely, or are dead — as wildlife officials study a virus infecting them.

About half an hour away from Tallahassee, the North Florida Wildlife Center cares for rescued and endangered animals. The residents include critically endangered lemurs.

As she cared for her ailing father in his final years, Cerulean says everyone must care for an environment that is also in decline.

South Georgia might seem an unlikely place to find elephants. But that’s where an internationally-respected conservationist has built a sanctuary for…

Hurricane Irma very nearly put a beloved Panhandle landmark out of business. But instead of closing their doors after 54 years, Panacea’s Gulf Specimen…