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

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

A new study has uncovered a thriving ecosystem in Floridas stormwater sewer systems, revealing that alligators, raccoons, and ...

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

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 drain pipes to traverse the city, scientists reveal in a new study. Wildlife ...

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 ...

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

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

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 ...

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 ...