Defenders in Florida
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From the Keys and Everglades to the Panhandle’s white sand beaches, Florida is home to some of the country’s most special places and wildlife, but also some of the most imperiled. Defenders of Wildlife is dedicated to keeping the Sunshine State a wild and enchanting place.
Related Species
Florida panther, Florida black bear, Florida manatee, sea turtles (loggerhead, leatherback, green, Kemp’s ridley, hawksbill), gopher tortoise
What Defenders Is Doing to Help Wildlife in Florida
- Working to establish a state-wide wildlife habitat network
- Protecting and restoring keystone and umbrella species at risk
- Promoting efforts to help state residents live with wildlife
Contact the Florida Office
233 Third Street North, Suite 201
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Phone: (727) 823-3888
Fax: (727) 823-3873
defendersofwildlifeflorida@defenders.org
More on Defenders in Florida: Defenders in Action: Statewide Habitat Conservation »
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Defenders Event
Mark your calendars for April 8th and 9th for a two day trip to Tallahassee to speak with your legislators and their staff about the importance of advancing our conservation goals for the Everglades region.
Species at Risk
Though they’re the state animal, only 100 to 160 of these big cats remain in a single population in south Florida.
Fact Sheet
The Florida panther, Florida’s state animal, is one of the most endangered mammals on earth. It is tawny brown on the back and pale gray underneath.
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