Friday, 10 February 2006 00:00
Exotic Species
Exotic animals, brought into the state mainly to be sold in the pet trade, are becoming a huge problem for Florida. Irresponsible pet owners release unwanted pets into the wild.
Now Two Florida lawmakers are proposing legislation to regulate the sale of certain exotic species in Florida. The bill would require the Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission to draft a list of exotic reptiles the state currently regulates. Anyone wishing to acquire one of those species would have to obtain a permit.
As Carol Pratt reports, these released animals are displacing and killing native species.
Learn more about how released exotic species are affecting Florida’s environment tonight at 8:30 on Earth Edition on WGCU-TV.
Now Two Florida lawmakers are proposing legislation to regulate the sale of certain exotic species in Florida. The bill would require the Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission to draft a list of exotic reptiles the state currently regulates. Anyone wishing to acquire one of those species would have to obtain a permit.
As Carol Pratt reports, these released animals are displacing and killing native species.
Learn more about how released exotic species are affecting Florida’s environment tonight at 8:30 on Earth Edition on WGCU-TV.
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Friday, 10 February 2006 00:00
Kinetoscope
Fort Myers filmmaker and artist Gerard Damiano premieres his short film, “Kineticscope: The Life and Inventions of Thomas Edison” tomorrow night, as part of the Edison Festival of Lights “Light up the Town” celebration. Kathleen Moye has more
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Thursday, 09 February 2006 00:00
Nasa via Ham Radio
A group of Collier County students got a chance to chat LIVE via Ham Radio with an astronaut flying more than 300 miles overhead Wednesday. WGCU's Mike Kiniry reports.
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