florida wildlife

Concerns raised on interstate python trade ban

Outdoor Recreation News  Sun, 11/27/2011 - 18:25

Florida wildlife officials are concerned that a possible ban on interstate python trade could force dealers to dump the snakes into the wild.


 

Low water levels increase risk to Florida's manatees

Outdoor Recreation News  Sun, 06/19/2011 - 13:36

Florida wildlife officials are urging boaters in north Florida to be extra vigilant about protecting manatees.


 

Fla. restricting Everglades areas due to fire risk

Outdoor Recreation News  Wed, 04/27/2011 - 19:48

Florida wildlife officials are imposing restrictions on use of some Everglades recreation areas due to increased risk of fire.


 

Execution set for Tuesday in murder of Fla. wildlife officer

Outdoor Recreation News  Mon, 02/15/2010 - 09:34

Margaret 'Peggy' Park thought she had found her dream job. Three years out of Ohio State University and just 26, she was working as a Florida wildlife officer patrolling the lush Brooker Creek nature preserve near Tampa.


 

Headless panther found along Turnpike

Outdoor Recreation News  Sat, 11/21/2009 - 11:36

A headless panther was found along the Florida turnpike in central Florida. wildlife officials are seeking information from the public about the panther found decapitated in Osceola County Friday afternoon.


 

Wildlife officials charge owner of 18-foot python

Outdoor Recreation News  Sun, 09/20/2009 - 14:08

A python named Delilah was moved by Florida Wildlife officials to a temporary home when his cage near Lake Apopka, Fla., was deemed unsuitable on Friday, Sept., 11, 2009.