Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A rescued gopher tortoise arrived at the Nokuse Nature Preserve in Florida’s Panhandle while my sister Erica and I were there. It ...

Spring has sprung, and that means Florida's wildlife is stirring. Migration, breeding, feeding and nesting all increase this time of year. The following seasonal tips can help protect wildlife and […] ...

Slow and steady wins the race, but unhurried preservation measures could lead to the Florida gopher tortoises’ demise. “They are these incredible ecosystem engineers,” said Elise Bennett, Florida and ...

Spring brings increased wildlife activity in Florida. Learn how to protect bats, bears, manatees, and sea turtles this season ...

TCPalm environment reporter Timothy O'Hara heard about a proposed Indian River County housing development that could wipe out an unprecedented number of gopher tortoise burrows. Beyond compiling ...

Wildlife in Southwest Florida can face an array of challenges in order to survive. Natural predators, hurricanes, vehicles and the constant growth and development taking place that impacts their ...

Bats get a bad rap, but they help us humans in many ways. According to the FWC: “All of Florida’s bat species eat insects, ...

“It was just peaceful and quiet. We loved the area. My aunt actually lives right next door,” she says. “And it would be within the same school district that our kids are in now.” The plan was simple: ...