See also:

• Recreation: Birding: North America: United States: Florida  (40)
• Regional: North America: United States: Florida: Government: Executive Branch: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission  (5)
• Regional: North America: United States: Science and Environment: Animal Life  (12)
• Society: Issues: Environment: Organizations: National Audubon Society: Regional: United States: Florida  (22)

The American Alligator - - Official state reptile. Features populations, habitats in Florida, reproduction, feeding habits, behavior, meat and hides, harvest permits, living with alligators and safety tips.

Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife, Inc. - - C.R.O.W. provides care for injured and orphaned wildlife with the goal of returning them to their natural habitat, based on Sanibel Island. Photo gallery, FAQ, employment, internships and volunteering.

Differentdawn.com: Gopher Tortoise - - Habitat, characteristics, reproduction, diet, dangers, and conservation efforts to stop the decline in population of the state's only tortoise.

Featured Creatures - - Large collection of in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms (mostly pests) of interest to state residents, from University of Florida Department of Entomology and Nematology and Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

Florida Backyard Snakes - - Photo gallery of snakes found in the state listed by species and variety, both poisonous and non-venomous, with facts and figures on each. Photographer credits and links.

Florida Freshwater Fishes - - Complete listing of the freshwater fishes of Florida with many photos and links, as well as line drawings, descriptions and life history information for some of the more economically important fish.

Florida Panther Net - Official Education Site - - Information and activities on the natural history of the Florida panther, its habitat, threats to its survival, and history and conservation efforts.

The Florida Panther Society - - A non-profit environmental education and support organization for the endangered Florida panther.

The Florida State Animal: Florida Panther - - Brief profile of the panther, selected by school children as the state animal in 1982.

Florida Wildlife Magazine - - Covering natural Florida since 1947. Includes current and past articles, art and photography contests and previous winners, species information, and subscription and submission details.

Florida Wildlife Photos - - Personal collection of wildlife photos from south Florida, including snakes, lizards, crocodilians, and birds. Includes a guide to wildlife viewing spots in south Florida.

USFWS: Florida Panther, Felis concolor coryi - - Fact sheet from the Division of Endangered Species.

St. Pete Times: Real Florida: Welcome to the Neighborhood - - Jeff Klinkenberg's report of panthers at Myakka River State Park. (February 23, 2002)