Hope for North America’s most endangered bird
After near extinction a few years ago, the release of the 1,000th captive-raised Florida grasshopper sparrow has rekindled optimism.
Tag: endangered species
Country’s newest refuge protects land from Everglades to Gulf
The Everglades to Gulf Conservation Area is home to over 70 federally or state-listed threatened and endangered species.
Uncovering new insights about native palms
A University of Miami student hopes to glean new knowledge about the rare and endangered Miami palmetto.
First local extinction in the US due to sea level rise
Researchers salvaged six ailing fragments of the Key Largo tree cactus for off-site cultivation to ensure their survival.
Funding for wildlife crossings is necessary — it’s time for Florida leaders to step up
Wildlife crossings reduce vehicle collisions, making roads safer for endangered wildlife such as panthers as well as drivers.
Could Brazil’s catastrophic flooding cause extinctions?
Floods and sea level rise could have an impact on red-bellied toads, estuarine glass snakes and greater guinea pigs.
Climate change and boat strikes are killing right whales. Stronger speed limits could save them
Nearly a century after we almost hunted them to extinction, fewer than 360 right whales remain.
Florida Wildlife Corridor benefits imperiled species and state’s resilience, FAU panelists say
A panel discussion on the corridor was held at Florida Atlantic University as part of the Frontiers in Science public ...
‘Living shoreline’ credited with protecting Cedar Key from hurricane; bill would allow Florida conservation lands to be sold for agriculture
Nature-based projects built to protect roads, buildings and other structures were relatively undamaged by Hurricane Idalia.
DeSantis celebrates next step in Everglades restoration; bee found in Florida could be added to endangered species list
The Everglades Agricultural Area Reservoir Stormwater Treatment Area is part of efforts to improve water quality,
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