During a routine population check, wildlife officials in Florida have accidentally captured the heaviest Florida panther ever ...

A recent study conducted by the University of Florida found that the sewer systems designed to hold stormwater are home to a ...

The state with the most crocodile infestations also happens to be the only state in the U.S. where the species is native.

At first glance, the lizards seemed “superficially” similar to a known species of gecko, but later DNA tests and detailed analyses gave a different result. Researchers realized they’d ...

The sewer systems of Florida are teeming with an “abundance” of alligators, racoons, and a dozen other animals using the ...

New research reveals that thousands of animals, including alligators and snakes, are using Gainesville’s sewage systems for ...

During their search, the team noticed several unfamiliar-looking lizards and caught them, the study said. They took a closer look and soon realized they’d discovered a new species: Scincella ...

Intrigued, they took a closer look at the “distinct” reptiles and quickly realized they’d discovered a new species: Acanthosaura cuongi, or Cuong’s horned tree lizard. An Acanthosaura ...

Researchers found crocodilians, bats, raccoons and other creatures prowling a Florida town’s storm drains, “like something ...

To stave off extinction, the Fish and Wildlife Service listed the lizard as endangered under the federal Endangered Species Act last spring. The ESA is the nation’s strongest law for protecting ...

A UF study analyzed python removal data, identifying optimal survey conditions and key locations for increased removals.