Managed Species

Managed Species

Alligator

Managing Florida's alligator population.

Bald Eagle

Florida has one of the densest concentrations of nesting bald eagles in the lower 48 states, with an estimated 1,500 nesting pairs.

Bear

Black bears are large, powerful mammals with rounded ears, short tails, 5-toed feet and large canine teeth.

Gopher Tortoise

Gopher tortoises are ancient; their ancestors are a species of land tortoise that originated in western North America some 60 million years ago.

Manatee

The Florida manatee is a native species found in all parts of the state. Protections for Florida manatees were first enacted in 1893.

Panther

Panthers, like most cats, are solitary hunters. They are most active at the same time their prey is likely to be about: dawn and dusk.

Sea Turtles

Sea turtles, who are among the oldest creatures on earth, have remained essentially unchanged for 110 million years; however, they face an uncertain future.