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The large Cane Toad consumes smaller amphibians and competes with natives for food. It also secretes toxins dangerous to pets and wildlife.
Assessment tool shows 33 aquatic species worldwide pose ‘very high risk’ of invasion
A global risk-assessment tool shows 33 nonnative aquatic species worldwide pose a “very high risk” of becoming invasive in current and future climate conditions. more
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A crayfish exploring one of the artificial streams used in the experiment.
Not acting like themselves: Antidepressants in environment alter crayfish behavior, study finds
Antidepressants can help humans emerge from the darkness of depression. Expose crayfish to antidepressants, and they too become more outgoing - but that might not.... more
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A green iguana being microchipped at one of FWC's Tag Your Reptile Day events.
FWC helps tag nearly 150 tegus and green iguanas with a month left in 90-day grace period
New rules require owners of pet tegus and green iguanas to apply for a no-cost permit and mark their pets with a Passive Integrated Transponder (PIT) tag, also known as a microchip. more
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Audubon Florida releases “State of the Everglades” report
Audubon Florida has released the spring edition of the bi-annual “State of the Everglades” report. The report is published twice a year... more
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Hibernating bats in a Vermont cave.
New studdy assesses risk for humans to transfer SARS-CoV-2 to bats during summer fieldwork
A new study led by the U.S. Geological Survey assesses the likelihood of scientists and wildlife managers transferring coronavirus to North American bats... more
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A Monarch larva on a milkweed.
UF project hopes to ‘certify’ appropriate plants as wildlife-friendly
Six researchers across multiple academic disciplines at the University of Florida are working collaboratively to develop a certification program for wildlife-friendly plants. more
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UF wildlife ecologists teach public to help boost bluebird population
As pest-eaters, Eastern bluebirds benefit Florida farmers. Not only that, they’re cute. Two good reasons Hance Ellington has started a program to preserve them. more
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Monitoring has occurred so far at one week, two weeks and four weeks after outplanting and will continue monthly for two years. The photographs and observations are now being entered into a database. Information on the fate of these corals during this critical time will be available in early July.
Reef-wide outplanting of corals susceptible to stony coral tissue loss disease begins
Reef restoration experiments in Florida have never been replicated on such a large scale before, with 24 outplanting sites spanning from Martin County down the coast of southeast Florida to Key West. more
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Harmful Algal Blooms have been visible from LaBelle Bridge, in the Caloosahatchee River, for over a month now.
CDC begins new study on the health effects of cyanotoxins
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will start a new study in south Florida during the 2021 algal bloom season to assess the health effects of exposure to … more
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Four year old female panther remains found in Hendry County
The FWC has updated the “Panther Pulse” page with mortality information through June 4, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. more
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Scientists discover how a native fish prevents the establishment of a globally invasive species
In the battle of mosquitofish against guppies, University of Florida scientists found that the native mosquitofish won, and that’s good for our ecosystems. more
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Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission panther mortality update
The FWC has updated the “Panther Pulse” page with mortality information through May 27, 2021 at 11:30 a.m. more
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Caloosahatchee District urges residents to refrain from outdoor burning as dry conditions persist
The Caloosahatchee District urges residents and visitors to refrain from outdoor burning, especially during this period of increased wildfire danger. more
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Black Skimmer feeding chick.
Give birds space this Memorial weekend and save the original beach babies
Audubon is calling on beachgoers to help make beaches safer for birds by avoiding their nesting areas during this busy holiday weekend... more
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Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission panther mortality update
The FWC has updated the “Panther Pulse” page with mortality information through May 21, 2021... more
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A marked blue calamintha bee collects pollen from Ashe’s calamint.
Scientists discover nest, new northern range of Florida’s rare blue calamintha bee
Florida Museum of Natural History scientists have found the first nest of Florida’s extraordinarily rare blue calamintha bee... more
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The American Crocodiles in South Florida have showed signs of shifting their traditional nesting locations to avoid areas of high salinity.
Study connects how health status of American Crocodiles is influenced by salinity levels in Everglades
Considered a key wildlife indicator, the health of the American Crocodile will continue to tell us whether water restoration efforts that began in the late 1980s are benefitting crocodiles. more
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Florida Forest Service provides Wildfire Safety Tips
The Florida Forest Service provides the following Wildfire Safety Tips: more
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FDEP monitoring algal blooms around the state
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) continues to monitor algal blooms. more
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What you need to know about applying for alligator harvest permits
Now is the time to plan for Florida’s upcoming hunting seasons if you’re interested in applying for the FWC's alligator harvest permits more
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