News by the Florida Wildlife Federation

Florida’s Native Habitats and Species Nature at Home

Florida’s Native Habitats and Species

Wetlands provide many important functions. They store and filter our water, provide wildlife habitat and,…

JonPMay 26, 2020

Creature Feature: American alligator Creature FeatureEducationWildlife

Creature Feature: American alligator

One of our state’s most iconic creatures is the alligator. This ancient species is estimated…

JonPMay 24, 2020

Little Fish – Big Deal: Program Seeks to Uncover the Secrets of Florida’s Forage Fish Coastal ProtectionFishery ManagementWater

Little Fish – Big Deal: Program Seeks to Uncover the Secrets of Florida’s Forage Fish

The forage fish species on our coasts and seas, although small in size, are critical…

JonPMay 24, 2020

Creeper vs. Ivy Nature at Home

Creeper vs. Ivy

Taking a walk in the woods, around the neighborhood, or even in your yard, you…

JonPMay 18, 2020

Florida Scrub-Jay Creature Feature

Florida Scrub-Jay

Florida has some wildlife species that only live here, and one of them is the…

JonPMay 18, 2020

Marvelous Moth Nature at Home

Marvelous Moth

Some things are so remarkable they beg to be shared. With more time at home,…

JonPMay 10, 2020

Burrowing Owl Creature Feature

Burrowing Owl

Florida is blessed with five types of owls: the barred or swamp owl, the great-horned…

JonPMay 10, 2020

Gray Fox Creature Feature

Gray Fox

Our gray fox is a member of the canine, or dog family, but acts like…

JonPMay 6, 2020

Monarch Metamorphosis Gardening in FloridaNature at Home

Monarch Metamorphosis

Monarch butterflies have captured the imagination of many people and it’s easy to see why.…

JonPApril 27, 2020