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Gainesville residents urged to be 'bear aware'

May 22, 2013 

FWC has received several calls about a black bear in the southern Gainesville area. 

Record-setting Burmese python captured in Miami-Dade Co.

May 20, 2013 

The 128-pound female surpassed the previous record by 13 inches.  

FWC, partners rescue injured Florida panther kitten

May 15, 2013 

The approximately 9-month-old female appears to have been struck by a vehicle. 

FWC releases last group of plans to conserve 60 imperiled species

May 15, 2013 

This group includes draft plans for 13 species. 

Celebrate Fla.’s successes with endangered, threatened species

May 13, 2013 

The Endangered Species Act is 40 years old this year. 

Proposed rule would affect importation of deer

May 08, 2013 

Public input sought prior to June 13 hearing. 

Avoid human-bear conflicts with some simple steps

May 03, 2013 

Bears normally avoid humans, but it's important that we don't provide them with easy access to food. 

Wildlife ‘rescues’ can do more harm than good

April 30, 2013 

Adult wildlife often leave their newborns for short periods while they search for food. 

Action plans for 16 species ready for review

April 26, 2013 

Includes burrowing owl, sandhill crane, fox squirrels. 

FWC asks for help spotting tegus in Panama City

April 26, 2013 

Nonnative lizards escaped when former resident left town. 

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