Burmese pythons are fairly distinct once they reach adulthood. But smaller members of the species can be mistaken for native ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A cottonmouth snake on a beach at Seahorse Key. The cottonmouth is one of the native Florida venomous species, which include five ...

Black-eyed susan As gardeners across Tampa Bay contemplate replacing their cold-damaged plants or landscaping with new plants amidst the ongoing drought , ...

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Boasting more than 80 distinct ecosystems, Florida is a biodiversity hot spot. More than 4,000 animal species, in fact, are native to the Sunshine State. As the weather continues ...

Here are 5 plants native to the Treasure Coast that can bring a splash of color. Do you garden? What's your favorite type of flower?

Leafy green with tiny, red fruits, the Brazilian peppertree is a land manager’s enemy. Parts of the plant can be toxic to birds and cause rashes in humans, but that’s not why it raises concern. It’s ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission emphasizes the importance of Florida’s native bee species in a Facebook post.Florida’s native bee species play a vitally important role in our ...

Growing native plants and eradicating invasive ones is a challenging part of restoration projects. Even when done well, artificial sites don’t perfectly replicate nature. Leafy green with tiny, red ...