wildlife-and-conservation

Invasive lizards in Florida are nonnative reptile species that have established reproducing populations outside their native ranges, often disrupting local ecosystems. These ani...

Bears in Tampa are uncommon but possible, primarily involving American black bears moving through or occasionally denning near forested corridors and rural edges of Hillsborough...

Raccoon dogs are canids native to East Asia that have become established in parts of Europe, including the UK, where they are non‑native and of conservation concern. This guid...

Wild dogs in North Carolina primarily refer to coyotes, red foxes, and gray foxes, with gray wolves being rare vagrants rather than established populations. Coyotes are widespre...

Green iguanas ( Iguana iguana ) are widely considered an invasive species across parts of South Florida and other subtropical regions where they have been introduced outside the...

Moose migration maps show seasonal routes between summer feeding grounds and winter range, helping wildlife managers protect habitat and reduce conflicts. Researchers combine GP...

Mountain lions (Puma concolor), also called cougars or pumas, are wide-ranging carnivores that shape ecosystems across western North America. In the Santa Monica Mountains—an...