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Florida sea turtle nesting began early as 4 leatherbacks laid eggs

Florida sea turtle nesting season generally starts about March 1 and ends about Nov. 15, but at least four leatherbacks are ...

Hate iguanas? These razor-clawed carnivorous invasive reptiles are scarier

Green iguanas are mostly plant-eaters. Nile monitors are carnivores that actively hunt vertebrate prey. Monitors are bulkier, with longer necks, narrower snouts and thicker, more muscular tails. They ...
WUWF

Protecting gopher tortoises: What recent studies mean for Northwest Florida

As development continues across Northwest Florida, research, permitting, and on-the-ground conservation remain tightly ...
News4JAX

Florida is home to the nation’s most dangerous invasive lizard. Experts say there’s potential for its presence to expand

Florida residents are no strangers to invasive reptiles, from the iguanas that fall out of trees in the winter, to the ...

Razor-clawed carnivorous invasive reptiles spreading in South Florida pose bigger threat than iguanas, officials say

Powerful, carnivorous Nile monitor lizards are expanding through South Florida's canal systems, with sightings climbing sharply, according to wildlife officials.
ClickOrlando

America’s most dangerous invasive lizard lives in Florida. Here’s why it’s a big problem

Florida residents are no strangers to invasive reptiles. But this 6-foot-long African lizard poses an especially big threat.
Ever After in the Woods

15 Beachfront Campgrounds Across Florida That Feel Like A Real Escape

Discover beachfront campgrounds across Florida where you can sleep beside the waves, wake to ocean views, and enjoy unforgettable coastal escapes.