Wildlife researchers work throughout the
state to collect and provide information related to the population
status and threats, habitat requirements, life history, and
recovery needs of upland, aquatic, and marine species.
Wildlife Research
The responsibility for acquiring and distributing biological and
ecological information critical for the science-based management,
conservation, restoration and wise use of Florida's wildlife
resources comes under the Wildlife Research (WR) section. This
section provides information on best management practices for
conserving these resources to federal, state and local managers and
the public. The WR also administers the Nongame Wildlife Grants
program.
Avian Research
Researchers study the life history, population biology, and
ecology of birds and provide data to managers for science-based
management, conservation, and wise use of Florida's bird life. Data
are used in evaluating harvest of game species, developing plans
for conservation of Florida's wildlife diversity, and recovery
efforts directed at endangered and threatened species and their
habitats.
Reptiles and Amphibians Research
Researchers investigate the life history, ecology, population
biology, systematics, and harvest response of amphibians and
reptiles other than marine turtles. Staff assist in the development
of optimum alligator harvest strategies and monitoring populations
to assess the effects of harvest and support efforts to conserve
gopher tortoises and other reptile and amphibian species.
Terrestrial Mammal Research
Researchers investigate the natural history, population biology,
ecology, and behavior of terrestrial mammals. Staff provide
scientists, resource managers, and the public with current
ecological information necessary for maintaining viable populations
of native mammals in Florida.
Marine Mammal Research
Researchers study the life history, population biology, ecology,
behavior, and migrations of manatees and right whales in order to
address high-priority recovery actions in the federal recovery
plans.
Marine Turtle Research
Researchers study the life history, population biology, ecology,
behavior, and migrations of marine turtles in order to address
high-priority recovery actions in the federal recovery plans.
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