A polar vortex that hit much of the U.S. with ice and snow has dealt a glancing blow to Florida and its manatee population.
Florida manatees used to be classified as endangered species, which can get more protection. But, in 2017 they were ...
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is expected Tuesday to publish a proposed rule that details its reasons for keeping the ...
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed keeping manatees under a threatened species classification, which has sparked ...
Federal wildlife officials Monday released a proposal that would continue to classify Florida manatees as a threatened ...
Manatees usually migrate from Florida in the spring, so Florida residents only have a few months to go out and spot them in the wild before they’re gone. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife ...
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It’s a winter home to hundreds of swimming gentle giants and is one of the most popular state parks in all of Florida ... said Berchem. Manatees retreat to the park and other springs around ...
Florida is known for making dreams come true. And while many associate Orlando with vacation magic (Hello, Disney!), a lesser-known destination about an hour and a half northwest brings the same ...