threatened species

A large number of gopher tortoises have died at the Boyd Hill Nature Preserve in Pinellas County raising concern amongst environmentalists. It's the largest population of the species in the county.

Gopher tortoise deaths in Florida are concerning environmentalists

Meghan Bowman

Boyd Hill Nature Preserve is an important habitat for gopher tortoises in southern Pinellas County. Recent deaths and a lack of protections for the species are getting attention.

Environment

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Threatened With Lawsuit

417 potentially endangered species are going unprotected, according to a national environmental organization. The organization is suing the U.S. Fish and…

Environment

Environmentalists Say Palm Beach County Development Threatens Snake Species

A coalition of South Florida environmental groups say the U.S. Wildlife Service has Okayed development plans on what they call one of the last forested…