The announcement that Floridians turned in 5,195 invasive green iguanas to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission in two days came on Wednesday during the FWC’s February Commission

The special order issued by the FWC allowed Florida residents to remove the invasive iguanas from their property without a permit.

Cozy climate and other factors align in Florida to make the state Earth’s playground for the most established, invasive reptile and amphibian species.

As the Sunshine State experiences cold temperatures, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is reminding people how the chilly weather is affecting animals. Some of Florida’s well-known animals are affected by the cold,

The state is focusing on animals doing the most harm. Ones taken off the 'Dirty Dozen' list include chameleons and the Cuban tree frog.

The game, featuring a playful "football" game, aims to raise awareness and support for the shelter’s work in caring for young dogs.

The 11 imperiled South Florida species face extinction-level threats from habitat-destroying development and sea-level rise, which continue to close in on the few remaining places they call home. The Service proposed granting urgently needed protections for the animals and plants but missed the mandatory deadlines to finalize those protections.