After Hurricane Helene devastated Florida’s coast, gopher tortoise populations unexpectedly surged in one area.

“We appreciate the commitment to conserving this landscape,” said refuge manager at Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge ... help provide habitat for the gopher tortoise, mitigate impacts ...

J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge, located on Sanibel Island, Florida, is a renowned destination for wildlife ...