All's well that ends well for one adorable African spurred tortoise and his family in Florida. The pet tortoise was missing ...

Boasting more than 80 distinct ecosystems, Florida is a biodiversity hot spot. In fact, more than 4,000 animal species are native to the Sunshine State. In the heat of summer, a growing number of ...

PALM CITY, Fla. — A gopher tortoise was picked up in Port St. Lucie, when a homeowner found her in their yard painted with nail polish. Now, it's undergoing cleaning and treatment at the Treasure ...

Two gopher tortoises were spray painted with bright colors in Naples, Florida, causing a local conservancy to rush to their aid Conservancy of Southwest Florida An act of vandalism could have a ...

Wildlife in Southwest Florida can face an array of challenges in order to survive. Natural predators, hurricanes, vehicles and the constant growth and development taking place that impacts their ...

Gopher tortoises are state-protected throughout their range, and developers are required to relocate them before construction ...

A rescued gopher tortoise arrived at the Nokuse Nature Preserve in Florida’s Panhandle while my sister Erica and I were there. It didn’t know how lucky it was. Across Florida, builders are required to ...