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Wildlife rehabilitation teams in Florida are helping animals recover and return to their natural habitats after recent hurricanes battered the coast. The effort shows how communities rally to protect vulnerable species during disaster recovery.
Students passionate about protecting the environment now have until February 28 to apply for scholarships worth up to $5,000 from a Florida wildlife refuge. Over 21 years, the program has awarded more than $327,000 to future environmental leaders.
A brave osprey found burned near a Space Force launch site is healing thanks to dedicated wildlife rescuers who are helping it grow new feathers. The bird will need months of care before returning to the skies.
Florida's 135 threatened and endangered species aren't just surviving—they're driving a massive economic boost while keeping ecosystems healthy. From pest-eating bats saving billions in crop damage to sea turtles maintaining coastal resilience, these animals prove conservation pays off big time.
A small nonprofit in Bradenton Beach is on track to save more animals than ever before, and they need the community's help to keep up. Wildlife Inc. has already rehabilitated over 1,000 injured and orphaned animals in 2026, from baby opossums to majestic eagles.
A rare Florida freeze is creating an unexpected win for wildlife protection. The state is inviting residents to help remove invasive iguanas that have been temporarily stunned by the cold.
A Florida wildlife hospital is tagging brown pelicans to track which birds keep getting tangled in fishing line at the same spots. The innovative approach could help rescuers prevent injuries before they happen.
Florida is building an interconnected chain of underwater habitats across its entire coastline to protect struggling marine species from climate threats. The ambitious project mirrors a successful land conservation effort and aims to boost both wildlife and the state's $17 billion fishing economy.
More than 20 volunteers transformed three spoil islands in Florida's Indian River Lagoon, clearing trails and documenting nearly 200 wildlife observations. The community event shows how hands-on environmental action creates lasting change while connecting people to nature.
A Florida coastal community has planted over 300 native trees and shrubs to restore a three-acre park devastated by Hurricane Michael in 2018. Volunteers are now seeing flat sand transform into thriving habitat for birds and wildlife.
Once down to just 20 survivors in the 1990s, Florida's state animal has made a remarkable comeback through groundbreaking conservation efforts. Today, about 200 panthers prowl the wilderness of South Florida, proving that determined scientists can bring a species back from the brink.
When Sage LaJoie spotted a massive loggerhead sea turtle helplessly flipped upside down on a Florida beach, she knew every second counted. Her quick thinking and teamwork saved an endangered animal's life.
The Atlantic's largest tracked male great white shark just completed a year-long, thousands-of-miles journey that could unlock secrets about how these mysterious ocean giants reproduce. Scientists are watching closely as "Contender" returns to warm Florida waters at exactly the right time for mating season.
Tom Rahill removed 96 invasive Burmese pythons from the Everglades in just 10 days, winning Florida's 2026 Python Challenge and $10,000. His organization takes military veterans with PTSD on python hunts to support conservation and healing.
A sweeping bill to weaken the Endangered Species Act was abruptly canceled this week after Republican lawmakers from tourism-heavy coastal districts pushed back. Over 275 organizations rallied against the legislation, and concerns about protecting sea turtles and Florida's $30 billion ecotourism economy helped stop the vote.
When eight baby ducks fell into a storm drain in Edgewater, Florida, quick-thinking firefighters used creativity and compassion to reunite them with their frantic mother. The rescue shows how even the smallest lives matter to our first responders.
Sixty-five years ago today, a small group of naturalists founded the World Wildlife Fund with a bold mission to save the world's most threatened species. Today, WWF's iconic panda logo symbolizes hope for 35 million supporters across nearly 100 countries fighting to protect our planet's wildlife. #
Florida just turned highway shoulders into a 16-square-mile butterfly highway, planting thousands of milkweed plants to help struggling monarch populations. The butterflies are already showing up.
Florida just took a groundbreaking step to protect sloths by halting wild imports after a tragedy revealed critical gaps in exotic animal care. The move could transform how America treats these vulnerable rainforest animals nationwide.
An adorable sea turtle license plate design has funded Florida's endangered species conservation for over 25 years. The $23 annual fee generates millions for beach monitoring, research, and rehabilitation programs that save lives.
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