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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jacksonville University has launched the Turtle Research and Conservation Initiative (TRCI), a new comprehensive program designed ...

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The annual Florida Python Challenge is a 10-day event to remove invasive Burmese pythons from the Everglades. Participants ...

Native scavengers may be exploiting Burmese python nests to their benefit but it's unclear how often it is happening.

Jacksonville University has launched the Turtle Research and Conservation Initiative (TRCI), a new comprehensive program designed to conserve turtle species across Northeast Florida. The initiative ...

World Turtle Day is celebrated every May 23 to raise awareness about the threats faced by turtles and tortoises. Turtles, tortoises and terrapins, which together make up the order Testudines, have ...

High schooler Evan Budz's award-winning invention can identify coral bleaching, invasive species, and microplastics without disturbing marine ecosystems. By Laura Kiniry Published May 12, 2026 9:01 AM ...

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