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The captive breeding of diamondback terrapins has not been allowed in Florida since 2006, but wildlife officials on Wednesday will discuss whether to bring it back.
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While an original plan was presented in 2020, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service now wants to designate approximately 1.2 million acres as critical habitat across 13 counties - this marks a 21% reduction from the previous proposal.
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One hatchling was rescued from a parking lot after crawling across Gulf Boulevard, a major roadway along the barrier islands of Pinellas County.
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Plans are already in place to resume an experimental feeding program for manatees that gather at a warm-water power plant near Cape Canaveral.
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says increased protections are not warranted for gopher tortoises in Florida and other states, despite issues such as development moving into the animals’ habitats.
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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.
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The St. Francis Wildlife Association is a non-profit that takes in thousands of injured, orphaned, and sick animals each year.
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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.
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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.
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About half an hour away from Tallahassee, the North Florida Wildlife Center cares for rescued and endangered animals. The residents include critically endangered lemurs.