Florida

Invaders in Paradise

Every family has holiday traditions. Our tradition for the past several years has been to pack up the kayaks and fishing gear and spend the holidays camping in the Florida … Read more

NWF Urges Justices to Maintain Florida Wetlands Protections

This week the U.S. Supreme Court hears another case challenging protections for wetlands: Koontz v. Saint John’s River Water Management District. This challenge, brought by the Pacific Legal Foundation and … Read more

3 Ways to Help Manatees in Florida

Florida manatees are graceful creatures that have fascinated people for centuries, but currently pollution and coastal development are damaging their habitat. Manatees can be found swimming in the warm waterways … Read more

Burrowing owl

Photo of the Day: Owl Yoga

A burrowing owl stretches near its den after a storm   Photo by Flickr member Moments In Nature by Joshua Clark See more of Moments In Nature by Joshua Clark’s … Read more

Anhinga in flight, Viera Wetlands, Florida

Photo of the Day: Anhinga in Flight

Like a Bad Horror Flick, Alien Creatures Invade the U.S.

It reads like a bad 1960s horror film—alien creatures taking over the countryside and leaving devastation in their path. Giant snakes, flying fish, voracious rodents, and swarms of birds are … Read more

Goliath grouper, Key Largo, Florida

Photo of the Day: Under the Sea

This Photo of the Day was donated by a participant in the annual National Wildlife Photo Contest. See more photos or sign up for the 42nd Annual National Wildlife Photo … Read more

Photo of the Day: O Beautiful for Spacious Skies

Pine Glades Lake, Everglades National Park Photo by Flickr member East Wind See more of East Wind’s photos on Flickr>> Your Photo Could Be Here We want one of your … Read more

Great blue heron with fish, Anclote Pier, Florida

Photo of the Day: Great Blue Heron

Great Blue Heron Nest Cam Watch a live web cam of a great blue heron nest! The fifth chick recently hatched, and the parents are going to be busy keeping … Read more

Climate-Fueled Sea Level Rise Already Impacting America, Scientists Tell Congress

From threatened power plants to overflowing sewers, scientists testifying before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee today say sea level rise fueled by global warming is already costing Americans … Read more