Originating 60 million years ago, the gopher tortoise is one of the oldest living species on the planet and the only native North American tortoise species east of the Mississippi River.

As the longest snake native to North America, the eastern indigo snake is distinguished by its striking, indigo-blue sheen, a unique feature that sets it apart from other snakes. Unfortunately ...

Read full article: Will Hurricane Milton cancel my flight to Florida? See which airports ... or repairing damaged structures.” “Gopher tortoises generally inhabit high and dry habitats ...

Tortoises are turtles that always live on land. Their bodies aren’t evolved for water. A lot of tortoises need a habitat with trees. However, too many trees can be a problem. There needs to be enough ...

Gopher tortoises, which are endangered in South Carolina, roam slowly through the wiregrass and underneath the longleaf pines on the Korn Tract near Windsor. The 302-acre, undeveloped property ...

See the houses and buildings of the late 1800s and early 1900s and traverse the preserved bamboo trails throughout the property. Koreshan State Park is home to several native and non-native species, ...

Turtles and tortoises, recognized for their hard shells and ancient lineage, thrive in various environments. Turtles are typically aquatic while tortoises inhabit land. These reptiles show unique ...

Florida is one of the most expensive states for homeowners insurance, largely due to the heightened risk of hurricanes, floods and other severe weather. Annual premiums in the Sunshine State ...

Wade was overturned. To share the experience of one patient affected by Florida’s abortion restrictions, Palm Beach Post Staff Writer Antigone Barton accompanied a young woman who left her home ...