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1,200 sea turtles rescued from chilling fate after cold front hits Florida

More than 1,200 sea turtles were rescued in northern Florida following a significant cold-stunning event in mid-January.

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More than 1,200 cold-stunned sea turtles rescued last week along Florida’s northern coast

The FWC reported that nearly all of the affected turtles were green sea turtles, except for eight loggerheads and one Kemp’s ridley. These turtles were reportedly discovered cold-stunned, a condition

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In an ‘impressive’ rescue, more than 1,200 sea turtles saved from cold Florida waters

On Florida’s east coast, offshore Nassau and Volusia counties, an ongoing cold-stunning event has harmed about 120 green sea turtles so far. While that’s far fewer than the hundreds rescued off the Panhandle, it’s the most stressed turtles the state has documented in Northeast Florida, according to the wildlife agency.

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FWC - FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Want to know more about Florida’s Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)? Florida’s FWC is more than just some fancy park ranger, they have full law enforcement capabilities and do a lot more than you ...

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30 turtles stunned by rare Florida snowstorm rescued by officers

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said in a remarkable display of dedication, two of its officers braved freezing waters in Gulf County to rescue the 30 sea turtles ...

Will Florida Hold a Bear Hunting Season Next Fall?

“Florida currently has more than 17,000 square miles of suitable bear habitat, of which 46% is protected,” the local BHA ...

Do iguanas really fall from trees in Florida when it’s cold? Yes, and we have video evidence

A frozen iguana hit the deck after cold weather swept through South Florida in January. Here's what to know about the ...

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Duo break into fish farm to take exotic fish that grows to 440 pounds, Florida cops say

Deputies then discovered a 28-inch Arapaima in a gray plastic tote that had been fitted with a battery-operated air pump, ...

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As Florida experiences cold snaps, manatees migrate to warmer areas to avoid 'cold stress'

Prolonged exposure to cold water can cause manatees to lose body heat, leading to a potentially fatal condition known as ...

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FWC Division of Law Enforcement Weekly Highlights For Cases In Brevard County

The following report highlights some cases the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission handled in Brevard County.

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These were the five most admitted animals to von Arx Wildlife Hospital in Naples in 2024

Providing medical care to injured wildlife has been a priority of the Conservancy of Southwest Florida since 1979.

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