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Florida’s brutal cold snap may wipe out invasive species
Florida’s latest Arctic blast is doing more than frosting windshields and browning lawns. As temperatures plunge toward levels not seen since 2010, the cold is exposing a sharp divide between native wildlife that evolved with rare freezes and invasive species that did not.
As the Sunshine State experiences cold temperatures, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is reminding people how the chilly weather is affecting animals. Some of Florida’s well-known animals are affected by the cold,
While recent freezing temperatures have unsettled humans across Florida, the waters remain relatively warm for migrating whales, drawing more of the marine mammals to the region, wildlife experts say.
The state is focusing on animals doing the most harm. Ones taken off the 'Dirty Dozen' list include chameleons and the Cuban tree frog.
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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has issued a temporary executive order allowing the general public to collect and bring the invasive species to five drop-off locations throughout the state.