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South Florida is widely cited as the only region in the United States where American alligators and American crocodiles occur in the same wild landscape, with Everglades National Park best known for ...

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Sea level rise and development threaten Florida panther habitat. New projections show 11 percent of remaining South Florida habitat could disappear by 2040.

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University of Florida experts warn that some popular plants sold in stores are invasive and harmful to the state's ecosystem. Eight common invasive plants found in Florida retail centers include ...

Florida’s warm climate and diverse habitats make it especially vulnerable to invasive species. Over the years, a number of non-native animals have been introduced to the state, some intentionally and ...