Imported as exotic pets in the 1950s, South American Caimans now roam Florida's Everglades, raising questions about their impact on native Alligators and Crocodiles

Imported for the US pet trade in the 1950s, South American caimans have established a wild population in Florida, raising ...
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An orange Midas cichlid is rescued from a muddy pool beside an Everglades canal

Bobby and Rob discover cichlids stranded in a muddy pool while setting fish traps in the Florida Everglades. They net several ...

In the 1950s, the US pet trade began importing caimans; decades later, they may be competing with native crocodilians in the Everglades wetlands

Pet stores imported baby caimans from the 1950s. Now they live in Florida, and a 10-year effort removed 251, while scientists ...
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Alligators & swamp exploring in the Everglades

This week, I met up with a new friend on her family's swamp property in the Everglades. We explored the area, hung out with ...
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A New Jersey Hike With Everglades-Level Scenery and No Crowds

One of the best hikes in New Jersey is found in a massive Central Jersey swamp right out of the Florida ecosystem (minus the alligators).
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The King of the Everglades: Soil Science with Jordon King

Jordon and Rae enter a very dry Everglades. How do you study a wetland when it isn't wet? Jordon and Rae enter a very dry ...

How James Uthmeier’s attorney general campaign benefitted from Alligator Alcatraz

Some contributions from contractors occurred just days before or after the companies landed major state contracts.
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8 Tips From Park Rangers For Enjoying Everglades National Park

Park rangers know a thing or two about national parks, and they've got some fabulous tips for exploring the wonders of ...

Three Hunters Wrestle a 17-Foot Python in the Everglades

Three hunters standing waist-deep in the Florida Everglades fight to drag a 17-foot Burmese python out of the water, and the snake refuses to cooperate. What these men are actually battling goes far ...