40-60% of species that live in these areas are endemic, meaning they can be found only in southeastern scrub habitats. Scrub ...

From the Everglades to the Keys, Florida is teeming with life, but with human encroachment, some species are being pushed to the brink of extinction.

"Because Florida's climate is so hospitable, invasive species cause more of a crisis ... walls, fences, and trees; they prefer sunny spots for basking African spurred tortoises, also called ...

Luckily for the Florida brickell-bush, it's one of the numerous species that has benefitted from our 2011 agreement with the Fish and Wildlife Service pushing the agency forward on Endangered Species ...

Both types of trees creating major displays of color are ... Tom MacCubbin is an urban horticulturist emeritus with the University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service. Write him: Orlando ...

This is Martin County's first Florida Champion Tree. St. Lucie County has one and Indian River County has seven. See the list.

The invasive species is a threat to native insects and reptiles by preying upon and competing with them for resources. Origin: Tropical, sub-Saharan Africa Habitat: Found in Florida in urban areas, ...