Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Archives

Tag Your Reptile For Free On June 12 At UF College Of Veterinary Medicine

May 25, 2021 Animals

The UF College Of Veterinary Medicine will hold an event on June 12 where individuals can get their reptiles tagged or microchipped for free.

Florida Manatee Deaths Surpass 500, Heading Toward Another Record High in 2021

April 7, 2021 Animals, Environment

Every winter thousands of manatees migrate through Florida’s waterways for warm water and food. This year the seagrass beds have been insufficient in supply, causing at least 540 manatees to die.

Florida Fish And Wildlife Conservation Commission Tightens Restrictions On Non-Native Reptiles

February 26, 2021 Animals, Environment

Commercial breeding of tegus and green iguanas will not be immediately banned but phased out until June 30, 2024.

UF Scientists Set To Study Spread Of Florida’s Invasive Species

February 23, 2021 Animals, Health and Science, Statewide

The announcement comes ahead of a vote on Thursday that could restrict the number of allowable invasive species in the state.

In Alachua County, Cuban Tree Frogs Proving To Be Troublesome Neighbors

February 19, 2021 Environment

Most frogs nationwide are suffering from habitat destruction, climate change and pollutants. But in Alachua County, the most significant threat to native frog species is the Cuban tree frog.

U.S. Supreme Court To Hear Florida-Georgia Water Battle

January 5, 2021 Environment, Statewide

After years of battling between Florida and Georgia, the U.S. Supreme Court next month will again take up a dispute about water in a river system that links the two states.

You Can Now Fish For Snook In Cedar Key. Why? Climate Change, Most Likely

December 2, 2020 Environment

University of Florida and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission researchers have studied the common snook for more than a decade, tracking their movements and recent invasion into the waters near Cedar Key, a town with fewer than 700 residents an hour southwest of Gainesville.

New Florida Rules Would Tighten Restrictions On Invasive Reptiles

November 6, 2020 Environment, Fresh Take Florida

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is proposing a slew of tighter regulations on invasive reptiles. But reptile breeders, exhibitors and shop owners are saying they will threaten the nature of their business, including public education about these species.