Florida Wildlife
From toothsome alligators to scampering lizards, you will see wildlife while enjoying Florida's outdoors. Here are photos and descriptions of some of the creatures you may encounter along our trails.
Wood Stork
The only stork native to North America, wood storks can have a wingspan of over five feet. Once highly threatened due to habitat loss, it’s made a spectacular comeback
The Future of Florida’s Key Deer
A public meeting by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service on August 22, 2019 is the first step in informing the public of the potential of Key deer being removed from the Endangered Species List.
Identifying Florida Species
Use our photos and descriptions to help you identify Florida birds, plants, trees, wildlife, and more
Insects in Florida
In Florida, insects thrive. Here are photos and descriptions to help you identify insects and spiders in Florida.
Identifying Birds in Florida
Identification of common and unusual bird species seen in Florida.
Black-crowned Night Heron
Found along coastlines and freshwater wetlands, the Black-crowned Night-Heron is an elusive species.
Bear season in Florida
As Florida black bears become active in late winter and spring, the chances of a bear encounter go up significantly if you leave food unsecured outdoors - whether in your campsite or at home.
Florida’s bear problems will not be solved by hunting
FWC is proposing opening hunting of Florida black bears this October. Hunting WILL NOT solve the public safety problems with bears in Florida. Here's our take on the issue.
Tegus establish a foothold in Florida
It's big. It's colorful. And it's the newest non-native species to establish breeding populations in Florida. Meet the black and white tegu.
Step softly! Sea turtles nesting!
Early summer is sea turtle nesting season in Florida, where precautions should be taken on the beaches and near shore to avoid disturbing these gentle giants.
Do not feed the bears
"A fed bear is a dead bear," says Florida Fish & Wildlife. It's time to make homeowners responsible for keeping trash and food out of reach when they live in bear territory.