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FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Lake Apopka alligator attack: Florida is home to 1.3 million alligators, with these five lakes teeming with thousandsThe fatal Lake Apopka alligator attack in Florida has raised concerns about the state's large alligator population. Florida has an estimate...- Florida sinks abandoned 227-foot ship to create artificial reef off Atlantic coast; How the Borocho ship helps rebuild marine lifeThe Borocho, a retired cargo ship, has been purposefully sunk off the Florida coast to establish an artificial reef, a project concluded in...
- Leonardo DiCaprio bought 104-acre island for $1.75 million to create an ecological paradise; Why his Belize project remained uncertainLeonardo DiCaprio's vision for Blackadore Caye focuses on intertwining luxurious hospitality with environmental recovery. Facing scrutiny o...
- In 2010, scientists used electric fencing to protect Montana’s black-footed ferrets; coyote sightings in fenced areas fell from 42% to 7%In Montana, scientists implemented portable electric fencing to reduce coyote predation on endangered black-footed ferrets. The fencing suc...
- Bird Flu confirmed as primary cause of Big Bear bald eagle Jackie's death, raising concerns and what it means for other raptorsJackie, a well-known bald eagle, died due to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza after receiving veterinary treatment. The necropsy revealed ...
- Jackie the celebrity bald eagle died of bird flu, California officials confirmJackie, a well-known bald eagle from Big Bear Lake, passed away due to bird flu. A necropsy revealed that bird flu caused severe complicati...
- Jackie the Big Bear bald eagle’s cause of death revealed after months of mystery; what wildlife officials foundJackie, the beloved bald eagle famed for her live nest broadcasts, sadly succumbed to avian influenza last August. The illness led to grave...
- Colorado began removing non-native brook trout from two mountain creeks in 2011; 13 years later, rare native cutthroat trout had increased more than 11-foldOver a span of 13 years in Grand County, Colorado, dedicated conservation efforts have led to a remarkable surge in cutthroat trout populat...
- North Carolina removed invasive carp from Lake Mattamuskeet in a restoration effort; an earlier removal campaign increased water clarity more than fourfold and expanded underwater grasses by 16,000 acresLake Mattamuskeet in North Carolina has seen a dedicated restoration initiative aimed at curbing the invasive common carp's adverse effects...
- Nevada removed feral horses and burros from Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge; some streamside and upland vegetation gradually recoveredFeral horses and burros were removed from the Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge in Nevada to aid ecosystem recovery. Although some vegetatio...
- WATCH: Hundreds of sea lions take over California roadway near Moss Landing marina, spark safety concernsHundreds of sea lions have taken over Sandholdt Road near Moss Landing Harbor, disrupting traffic and creating safety concerns. Wildlife ex...
- In 2006, Maryland couple bought a 116-acre farm. 20 years later, it's home to otters, beavers and dozens of bird speciesMaryland couple Louise and John Durocher originally purchased a vast 116-acre farm for hunting. With time, they stopped farming the land, a...
- In 2021 it was raining fish in Texas: How a storm sparked a social media frenzy and a strange wildlife mystery wrapped in theoriesIn a remarkable event on December 29, 2021, Texarkana residents witnessed an astonishing phenomenon as fish fell from the sky. An abundance...
- A 400-acre island built from Tampa Harbor dredging became a nesting refuge for birds decades laterIn the late 1970s, engineers expanded Tampa Bay by developing an island from dredged materials. This man-made island has since become a cru...
- Florida pays up to $30 an hour to hunt Burmese pythons; contractors also get bonuses for bigger snakesFlorida is incentivising contractors to help combat the invasive Burmese python population through a conservation program offering hourly w...
- California began removing invasive brook trout near Independence Lake in 2005; a study found young Lahontan cutthroat trout survival increased from 4% to 12%In the Sierra Nevada, Lahontan cutthroat trout have struggled due to competition from non-native brook trout. A study conducted between 200...
- New Jersey dumped 219 turtles in a river; now rescuers are building stations to help them survive winter season. Now their return to the wild is complicatedA significant number of turtles have been rescued from a river in New Jersey, sparking urgent rehabilitation efforts. The rescued turtles i...
- Florida researchers used 90 robotic rabbits to catch Burmese pythons. What happened next even scientists couldn't believeResearchers in Florida's Everglades have turned to creativity in their fight against invasive Burmese pythons by designing robotic rabbits....
- The 113,613-acre Montana landscape where Ted Turner’s wild conservation legacy lives onTed Turner purchased the Flying D Ranch in 1989, transforming it into a conservation-oriented property. The ranch is home to diverse wildli...
- Florida biologists remove 177 invasisve Burmese pythons weighing over 8,000 pounds. Stops 4,100 eggs from entering the ecosystem. Still there is a much bigger problemFlorida wildlife researchers conducted a significant removal effort by capturing 177 Burmese pythons and recovering 4,100 eggs. This remova...
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