Florida Fish And Wildlife Conservation Commission

wildlife-law

You can kill an alligator in Florida only under specific conditions: during a permitted hunt, under authority issued by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FW...

invasive-species

Several python species have become established in Florida, most notably the invasive Burmese python (Python bivittatus), which has spread across much of the southern peninsula a...

wildlife-and-conservation

In short, yes, you can legally keep certain species of opossums as pets in Florida, but the path from wild animal to household pet is tightly regulated and often impractical. Na...

wildlife-safety

Confirmed crocodile attacks in Florida are rare, with most incidents involving minor injuries and occurring during daylight activity in or near known crocodile habitat. Unprovok...