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FLORIDA WETLAND CONSERVATION
A Florida couple bought a 45-acre swamp to save it from development; 15 years later, 275 wood storks were nesting there in a thriving wildlife haven- In 1903, Paul Kroegel patrolled a tiny Florida island by boat to save its Pelicans; President Roosevelt turned it into America’s first wildlife refuge
- In 1976, USACE made a landmark decision to block development that threatened Marco Island's mangrove wetlands. 6 years later, Deltona handed Florida 15,000 acres of habitat and received 160 acres of industrial land in return
- Texas released 3 million captive-bred eggs to save this endangered amphibian. It may be workingA male Houston toad was sighted in Bastrop County, Texas, after a 50-year absence. This sighting follows the release of millions of captive...28 Jul, 2026, 08.59 PM IST
- In the 1960s, a zoologist fought a canal designed to cut Florida in half; its 110-mile route became a 70,000-acre greenwayA proposed canal across Florida faced significant opposition from scientist Marjorie Harris Carr. Her organized efforts and legal challenge...25 Jul, 2026, 06.18 PM IST
- In the 1990s, escaped pet Burmese pythons established themselves in Florida's Everglades; by 2012, road surveys found raccoons down 99.3%, opossums 98.9%, and rabbits effectively goneGiant Burmese pythons, introduced to Florida's Everglades as pets, have caused a dramatic wildlife collapse. Road surveys reveal staggering...01 Jul, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
- Burmese pythons in Florida are changing Everglades in a surprising way: Study reveals giant snakes are spreading seedsBurmese pythons in Florida's Everglades are now understood to be indirectly spreading plant seeds by consuming birds and mammals that eat f...18 Jun, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
- Why Alligators Are Slipping Into Florida Pools When No One’s WatchingFlorida residents are witnessing a surprising trend this spring. Alligators are entering residential swimming pools. This phenomenon is lin...27 Mar, 2026, 10.57 PM IST
- Why Alligators Keep Showing Up on Golf Courses in FloridaFlorida's golf courses are surprisingly becoming havens for American alligators. These reptiles are adapting well, utilizing water hazards ...17 Mar, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
- How Do Alligators Breathe When Lakes Freeze? The Winter Survival Trick Scientists Call ‘Ice Snorkeling’Winter brings a surprising sight in parts of the southeastern United States. Alligators appear stuck in frozen lakes, but this is a clever ...10 Mar, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
- Judge halts Everglades construction at Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz” immigration detention center for 14 daysA federal judge has ordered a 14-day halt to Everglades construction at Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz” immigration detention center. Enviro...08 Aug, 2025, 07.29 AM IST
- The White House aide driving Trump's aggressive immigration agendaStephen Miller, a key aide, shaped Donald Trump's strict immigration policies. He pushed for aggressive enforcement, sometimes exceeding ev...11 Jul, 2025, 03.59 PM IST
- Video showing MAGA fans clicking selfies outside 'Alligator Alcatraz' goes viral with 1.5 million viewsA video has surfaced online which shows a MAGA supporters at Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' clicking selfies. The video was widely shared o...10 Jul, 2025, 03.38 PM IST
- Mosquito fighter drone in South Florida: Here's what we know about this latest device to keep insects at bayWetlands and conservational areas in Broward County are being extensive sprayed for eradicating mosquitoes, using a drone. According to rep...14 Jun, 2024, 06.50 PM IST
- Earth has lost one-fifth of its wetlands since 1700 - but most could still be savedBeing close to a reliable source of water and generally flat, wetlands were always prime targets for building towns and farms. Draining the...10 Feb, 2023, 12.30 PM IST
- Expect a lot more of the same if Trump wins a second termTrump has repeatedly pushed for the end of the Obama-era health law but has yet to deliver a plan to replace it. And he has spent most of t...31 Oct, 2020, 05.37 PM IST
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