Florida’s Wild Flamingos: The Native Bird That Came Home
For decades people assumed Florida’s flamingos were escapees from racetracks and zoos. New science says otherwise: the flamingo is native to Florida, and it is slowly coming back.
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Burrowing Owls: The Tiny Owls That Live in Florida Lawns
They are nine inches tall, stand guard on long legs, and live in burrows in the ground, not trees. In Cape Coral, thousands of burrowing owls share the neighborhood.
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Living with Alligators: How 1.3 Million Gators and 22 Million Floridians Share One State
Every body of fresh water in Florida is potential alligator territory. With 1.3 million gators sharing the state with 22 million people, coexistence is not optional. It is Tuesday.
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Kissimmee Prairie Preserve: Florida’s Darkest Skies and 58,000 Acres of Wild Open Prairie
In Okeechobee County, 58,000 acres of open prairie become Florida’s best stargazing destination after dark. Kissimmee Prairie Preserve is the state’s first Dark Sky Park, and the Milky Way puts on a show.
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Sea Turtle Nesting Season: When Thousands of Ancient Travelers Choose Florida’s Beaches
Every summer, thousands of sea turtles crawl onto Florida’s beaches to nest. The state hosts more loggerhead nests than anywhere else on Earth, and you can watch it happen on guided moonlight walks.
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Wild Florida: The PBS Series That Shows You a Side of Florida Most People Miss
PBS’s Wild Florida explores the state’s coral reefs, Key Deer, manatees, and wild places most visitors never see – all free to stream.
