Boasting more than 80 distinct ecosystems, Florida is a biodiversity hot spot. More than 4,000 animal species, in fact, are native to the Sunshine State. Through the UF/IFAS “Florida Critter of the ...
Christopher Columbus gets credit for the first written record of manatees in North America, ones he saw near the Dominican Republic in 1492. West Indian manatees, also called Florida manatees, are ...
Florida’s manatees are more than just a gentle giant; they are the state marine mammal, cherished by residents, and a reason tourists come to visit our state. Thanks in part to strong legal ...