At protests over the proposed development, park lovers touted the endemic Florida scrub-jay and the beloved gopher tortoise as natural ... than the Everglades do,” he said.

Invasive species can wreak havoc wherever they're found, but Florida has a few that are particularly dangerous. Here are the ...

They live in pine forests and sandy areas, frequently using gopher tortoise burrows for shelter ... rabbits and prairie dogs. They also eat ground-dwelling birds and lizards.

Fort Clinch State Park in Fernandina Beach, Florida, offers a mystical escape into a bygone era! Nestled on the northernmost ...

Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park in Okeechobee, Florida, is a hidden gem renowned for its pristine dark skies, making it ...

From hot air balloon rides and boat trips, to stunning wildlife and visiting the ‘happiest place on earth’, there are plenty of romantic things to do in Orlando ... with 126 different species of birds ...

After a gopher tortoise was recently hit by a car, East Lee Wildlife Stewardship Group wants Lee County to install signs for gopher tortoise crossings.

A gopher tortoise emerges from its burrow ... “It’s ridiculous.” Florida’s tortoises DO need saving. During the Great ...

CALEB CALIFANO IS IN PALM CITY WITH THE DANGERS THAT EXPERTS SAY THE CRIME DID TO THE TORTOISE AND THE ECOSYSTEM. THIS POOR GIRL IS A GOPHER TORTOISE, AND AS YOU CAN SEE, THE OUTER LAYER OF HER ...

PALM CITY, Fla. — A gopher tortoise was picked up in Port St. Lucie, when a homeowner found her in their yard painted with nail polish. Now, it's undergoing cleaning and treatment at the ...

Upcoming events in Lake County include the Wildlife of Pine Meadows hike Jan. 16 at the Pine Meadows Conservation Area in ...