The Everglades seldom benefit from invasive species. But now, as non-native apple snails disappear, the endangered Everglades bird, the snail kite, is paying the price.

Note: The following contains excerpts from a Sept. 9, 2016, article in The News-Press entitled “History of flushing Lake Okeechobee dates back to 1800s” by Cynthia A. Williams. From Lake Okeechobee to ...

Exploring the Everglades is one activity many want to experience with native animals and plants, swampy terrain, and history on offer. Due to the terrain, the best way to truly get in on the action in ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Florida International University researchers have documented the arrival -- and takeover -- of the asian swamp eel in Florida's ...

Crocodiles, alligators, and destructive Burmese pythons thrive in the Everglades, but a new study shows that the singular ecosystem is also vital to South Florida's economy, helping sustain millions ...

Note: The following contains excerpts from a Sept. 9, 2016, article in The News-Press entitled “History of flushing Lake Okeechobee dates back to 1800s” by Cynthia A. Williams. From Lake Okeechobee to ...