The gopher tortoise dig burrows that end up not only acting as a home for themselves, but as a refuge for hundreds of other species in Florida.

A large, poisonous frog from Cuba has quietly established itself on the small Caribbean island of St. Eustatius. Researchers have found that the invasive Cuban Treefrog (Osteopilus septentrionalis) is ...

COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA — A layer of frost clings to the grass on the morning Tony DeNicola sets out to check his trap. It’s ...

Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park in Micanopy isn’t flashy, doesn’t have a marketing budget, and won’t sell you an overpriced souvenir. What it does offer is 21,000 acres of pure, unadulterated ...

Hontoon Island State Park floats serenely in the St. Johns River, offering 1,650 acres of unspoiled Florida wilderness that feels worlds away from the tourist crowds and beach-goers that dominate the ...

Over the past decade, we have applied conservation paleobiology to Florida’s Nature Coast, home to an extensive and intricate ...

"A lot of non-native species get around through rafting," Eric Suarez, a leader in invasive species research at the University of Florida, told First Coast News. "It's hitchhiking on vehicles. They'll ...