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Wildlife Wednesday: Florida animals and habitat update, American marten spotted on Madeline Island, drones for deer and more

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Heard On The Larry Meiller Show
A manatee swims in blue water. Light from the surface dances on its skin. Below it swims a black fish.
A Manatee swims at Blue Springs State Park in Orange City, Fla., in this Jan. 5, 2006 file photo. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016 Florida’s manatee population has recovered enough that the species no longer meets the definition of “endangered” under the Endangered Species Act. John Raoux, File/AP Photo

Florida is a popular tourist destination, with a record of 137.6 million people visiting in 2022. We take a trip to the Sunshine State ourselves to hear how species like the manatee and sea turtle are fairing. Then, we talk about a rare wildlife sighting in Wisconsin.

Episode Credits

  • Jill Nadeau Host
  • Clara Neupert Producer
  • Trina La Susa Technical Director
  • Scott Craven Guest

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