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Talking Animals: Retired FWC wildlife biologist and longtime bird expert offers tutorial on sandhill cranes
Steve Nesbitt–a retired Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission wildlife biologist, who over a FWC stint of some 35 ...
New proposal could replace Florida’s state bird
The mockingbird has been the state’s bird since 1927. Under Polsky’s bill, the young people would be surveyed about the ...
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Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission celebrates achievements
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) proudly highlights the significant milestones achieved in 2024, as Florida solidifies its reputation as a national leader in conservation ...
Should the flamingo become the new state bird in Florida?
A proposal has been filed that would lead to the flamingo being designated as Florida’s bird. A separate proposal would ask ...
Duo break into fish farm to take exotic fish that grows to 440 pounds, Florida cops say
Deputies then discovered a 28-inch Arapaima in a gray plastic tote that had been fitted with a battery-operated air pump, ...
As Florida experiences cold snaps, manatees migrate to warmer areas to avoid 'cold stress'
Prolonged exposure to cold water can cause manatees to lose body heat, leading to a potentially fatal condition known as ...
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Florida lawmaker seeks input from young people on state bird
After a proposal re-emerged to replace the mockingbird as Florida’s state bird, Sen. Tina Polsky, D-Boca Raton, wants wildlife officials to ask young people what they think. Polsky on Monday ...
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Florida wildlife cam captures bobcat snacking on an alligator
A Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) camera recently captured a remarkable moment: a bobcat proudly ...