Along with swimming with dolphins, many travelers heading to Florida are eager to get up-close and personal with manatees.

U.S. federal laws impose fines and criminal penalties for touching or harassing protected wildlife, underscoring legal ...

If granted protections, the species would be the first to be protected under the current Trump administration.

The video outlines U.S. laws that prohibit touching or approaching protected wildlife and explains why enforcement carries ...

The St. Johns County Commission recently voted to restore the county’s Land Acquisition Management Program to its previous annual funding level of $2 million, a $1.5 million increase over its current ...

My pick for the worst bill of the year is House Bill 479, which would ban cities and counties from imposing “laws, regulations, rules, or policies” to protect wetlands and prevent water pollution.

The Everglades National Park is rolling out the red carpet for nature lovers and adventure seekers in 2026 by announcing several free admission days. This initiative not only encourages visitation but ...

Palm Beach is known for attracting the rich and famous with Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago being a massive draw. But a few miles ...

Florida hides surprising waterfalls inside parks, forests, and preserves, revealing cascades, rapids, and hidden falls most ...

Florida wildlife officials note manatees are protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act and the Endangered Species Act, ...

The Andaman coast was one of very few places in the world with a viable population but then dead dugongs began washing up. Now half have gone ...

Listed as endangered since 1967, San Francisco garter snakes are found only on the Peninsula and in northern Santa Cruz ...