Invasive Species

biodiversity-conservation

Snails are among the most overlooked animals on Earth, yet they play outsized roles in soil health, nutrient cycling, and ecosystem balance. Save the snails efforts focus on pro...

Environment

Invasive snails in Florida are non-native gastropods that establish, spread, and cause ecological harm or economic damage. They differ from native snails by rapid reproduction,...

ecology-wildlife

Snakehead fish are freshwater predators distinguished by a long, snake-like body, large mouth, and ability to breathe air for short periods. Several species are established or o...

wildlife-invasion

Florida hosts multiple invasive lizard species that have established nonnative populations, primarily due to the pet trade, accidental transport, and releases by individuals. Th...

biology

Goldfish released into lakes can survive, grow larger, and disrupt native ecosystems. They are not merely "golden minnows"; they are a hardy cyprinid with long-term ecological c...

wildlife

A large snake captured in Florida typically generates widespread attention because of concerns about public safety, ecosystem impacts, and the novelty of nonnative reptiles in t...

Florida Wildlife & Invasive Species

Large non-native snails have become a notable concern across Florida, affecting agriculture, natural areas, and urban landscapes. These snails, often referred to broadly as "big...

invasive-species

Asian hornet refers to species in the Vespa velutina complex, notably Vespa velutina nigrithorax, occasionally reported in areas outside its native Asia. In the United States, e...

reptiles

Yes, Burmese pythons can and do eat deer when the opportunity arises, primarily in introduced ranges such as southern Florida where pythons overlap with white-tailed deer. As la...

invasive-species

Observers sometimes report seeing a snakehead wriggle or flop on land, which raises the question: how does a fish move out of water? Northern snakehead (Channa argus) are elonga...

wildlife

Invasive reptiles of Florida represent some of the most established nonnative populations in the United States, driven by geographic suitability, the pet trade, and release even...

wildlife

Florida invasive reptiles are nonnative lizards, turtles, and snakes that have established breeding populations across the state, often in urban, agricultural, and wetland areas...

reptiles

The longest Burmese python ever recorded is a frequently referenced figure that bridges public curiosity, wildlife management, and biological limits of the species. This profile...

wildlife

In Florida, you can kill Burmese pythons on private land with landowner permission and on certain public lands under specific programs, but methods must comply with state and fe...