New Florida organization touts help for gopher tortoises while it helps itself
What would you say are some hallmarks of longtime Floridians? As a Florida native, I’d say a love of our plentiful outdoor ...
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Gopher tortoise covered in nail polish rescued from Treasure Coast yard
A gopher tortoise was picked up in Port St. Lucie, when a homeowner found her in their yard painted with nail polish.
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Gopher tortoise covered in nail polish rescued from Port St. Lucie yard
A gopher tortoise was picked up in Port St. Lucie, when a homeowner found her in their yard painted with nail polish.
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How the cold streak can affect iguanas in South Florida
On the other hand, when temperatures fall to the 40s, cold-blooded iguanas slow down. If they happen to be perched in a tree, the cold-stunned iguanas can fall out of the tree.
Your Community in Brief: Lake County events and news, starting Jan. 3
Upcoming events in Lake County include Trout Lake Nature Center’s “two-fer” day on Jan. 11, during which guests can learn about stars and gopher tortoises, and a Jan. 11 paddling ...
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New Florida organization touts help for gopher tortoises while it helps itself
Three years ago, Michigan-based Pulte Homes pleaded guilty to 22 counts of destroying gopher tortoise burrows in Marion County. Killed a couple, too. The penalty: a fine of about $13,700. Pulte was ...
Coldest air of season arrives mid-week, will it be enough to cause falling iguanas?
NEXT Weather meteorologist Lissette Gonzalez says the coldest air of the season, so far, arrives on Wednesday morning with lows falling to mostly the upper 40s. Some inland areas could see the mid-40s ...
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THE WAR ON IGUANAS: INVASIVE ENVOGUE TAKES AIM AT DESTRUCTIVE REPTILES
A colorful yet destructive creature, the invasive green iguana has plagued South Florida since the 1960s. They are believed ...