The trees can live for centuries, and they form the foundation of a habitat that provides shelter for a host of rare Florida plants and critters. Other benefits include their resilience to ...

Two rare animals in Florida died within days of each other from vehicle collisions in nearly back-to-back blows for the endangered species. A male Florida panther estimated to be 4 to 5 years old ...

It’s a victory for Florida’s rare state animal with only about 200 left in the wild, according to a March estimate from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The team said it ...