Alligators are abundant in Florida and can be seen basking on canal banks and beside rivers and lakes. Mammals Otters, opossums, manatees, fox squirrels, raccoons, white-tailed deer, key deer and armadillos are among the more commonly seen mammals.

The wildlife of Florida is rich and varied, yet most of us are familiar with only a dozen or so species: the "flagship" endangered species such as manatees and panthers; those, like raccoons and squirrels, that have adapted to urban environments; the frightening alligators and black bears; and those like the armadillo who can't seem to cross the road.

Welcome to Florida Wildlife.This is a conservation and Florida Mapping Project managed by Jon-Mark Davey and Nancy Freeman. We will be updating this site as we receive more information and explore more locations.

Wildlife in Florida: Where, When and How to See an Array of Creatures ; 500. Manatees head for warm waters in winter and can be seen in rivers, inlets, springs and near power plants. Choice viewing locations for these "sea cows" include Blue Springs, Crystal River and Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, pictured here.

Pursuant to section 120.74, Florida Statutes, the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has published its 2019 Agency Regulatory Plan.2019 Agency Regulatory Plan.

The Florida Wildlife Federation is a private, statewide, non-profit citizens' conservation education organization composed of thousands of concerned Floridians and other citizens from all walks of life who have a common interest in preserving, managing, and improving Florida's fish, wildlife, soil, water, and plant life.

The Florida mouse is on the endangered species list because of destruction of their habitat. The mouse is the only mammal that is endemic to Florida. The rodent depends on the gopher tortoise (also endangered) for its survival, because it makes its burrows from tortoise burrows, or in the absence of those, oldfield mouse burrows.

Below is a list of FWC-managed areas, including wildlife management areas, fish management areas, shooting ranges and regional offices. If an area, in part or all, has been closed due to storm activity/other natural occurrence or for repairs/renovations, it will be noted next to the area's listing. If nothing is noted next to the name of the ...