Florida has a vast diversity of wild animals from land, water and air, native and exotic species.
Elix Foundation is partnering with other organizations to protect native species and reduce the amound of invasive species that are driving some native species to extinction.
Below there are some of the most commonly found animals in Florida and general information of each.
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The Florida Panther is a critically endangered subspecies of the cougar.
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The manatee, particularly the Florida subspecies, faces threats from boat strikes, habitat loss, and cold stress.
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This small deer species is found only in the Florida Keys and is threatened by habitat loss and vehicle collisions.
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Loggerheads nest on Florida beaches and are threatened by habitat destruction, pollution, and accidental capture in fishing gear.
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Green sea turtles are found in Florida waters and are threatened by habitat loss, pollution, and incidental capture in fishing gear.
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This is the rarest sea turtle species and is critically endangered. They are occasionally found in Florida waters.
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The wood stork is a large wading bird that is federally listed as endangered due to loss of wetland habitat.
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One of the rarest bat species in Florida, listed as endangered due to habitat loss and fragmentation.<
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This bird is endangered due to habitat loss, primarily in longleaf pine forests.
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In addition to the West Indian manatee, the Florida manatee is also listed as endangered.
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This non-venomous snake is the longest native snake in North America and is listed as a threatened species.
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A seabird species that faces threats and is listed as endangered, though it is not native to Florida, it may be encountered in its migratory routes.
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This large bat species is listed as endangered due to habitat loss and fragmentation.
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An endangered terrestrial salamander species found in specific habitats in the Florida Panhandle.
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This small fish is listed as endangered and is found in the Blackwater River watershed.
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