One gator, one squeal, and one unforgettable viral welcome for Officer Martinez. Welcome to the swamp — sun, smiles, and ...

Boasting more than 80 distinct ecosystems, Florida is a biodiversity hot spot. More than 4,000 animal species, in fact, are ...

A. Many Florida snakes breed during the warmer months. In some species, two males will fight each other in a ritualized combat for the “right” to mate with a female. Among Florida species, this is ...

With over 80 distinct ecosystems and more than 4,000 native animal species, Florida is a global biodiversity hotspot. As the ...

Two invasive termite species are chewing their way across South Florida—and it turns out they’re breeding with each other in ...

Peter's rock agama is an invasive species that has been increasingly common around Florida neighborhoods lately.

While similar to native frogs in Florida, the Cuban tree frog is larger and may have different colorations. They can grow to almost 6 inches in length. They eat native frogs, along with lizards and ...

The University of Florida has confirmed that a new hybrid of termites, from the Asian subterranean and Formosan termites, are spreading in the state.

Parks Department staff in Santa Clara County are on the lookout for a member of a large invasive lizard species that was ...

Stretching for some 156 miles along Florida’s east coast, the Indian River Lagoon is an ecosystem of rare flora and fauna. And there’s something special in the water: Here you’ll find the ...

Millions of tons of seaweed currently floating in the tropical Atlantic Ocean could soon make its way toward the U.S., ...

Scientists are always baffled when odd animals show up in unlikely places, especially without a logical explanation. That is ...