TURTLES
Why did the turtle cross the road? To get to the other side of course!  With over 25 different kinds of turtles located in the Sunshine state, Florida is home to roughly 8% of the world’s chelonian species.  These lovable reptiles can be found everywhere, from dry pineland habitats to salty mangrove thickets.  Find out why Florida’s turtles are more than just slow and steady creatures.
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CORAL REEFS
They come in all different shapes and sizes, and even colors.  Florida’s coral reefs were formed after the last Ice Age, more than 5,000 years ago.  They make up the earth’s third largest barrier reef – spanning form the East Coast out into the Gulf of Mexico.
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SEA TURTLES
What do you call an enigma wrapped in a shell?  A sea turtle!  Its ancestors roamed the ocean during the Age of the Dinosaurs and the Iroquois Indians believed the Earth was created on its back.  Sea turtles are shy, gentle creatures whose lives are mostly a mystery.  Take a glimpse into the secretive world of sea turtles.  
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FROGS AND TOADS
The Japanese are crazy about Keroppi, children love Kermit, Michigan J. Frog can sing his heart out, and the Frog Prince waits for a kiss.  Frogs and toads are everywhere!  There are approximately 80 different species in the United States, with 22 types of frogs and five types of toads occurring in Florida. 
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CRANES
Standing tall and graceful over serene water, cranes have long been a symbol of wisdom and longevity in many cultures. With 15 different species of cranes worldwide, Florida’s tropical weather attracts and supports three: the Florida Sandhill Crane, the Greater Sandhill Crane, and the Whooping crane.
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UNSUNG HEROES
There are many dedicated individuals who spend long hours protecting the sunshine state’s natural resources.   WILD FLORIDA spends a day on the job with some of these “Unsung Heroes” to learn about their work.
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FLORIDA'S FORGOTTEN COAST
The Apalachicola River is the state’s largest river in terms of magnitude flow, and Apalachicola Bay produces 90 percent of Florida’s oyster harvest.  WILD FLORIDA travels to the Panhandle to discover what makes this region of Florida unique.
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FLORIDA WILD LANDS
WILD FLORIDA visits some of the state’s most scenic public land preserves. It’s a look at land acquisition to save critical ecosystems, mitigation parks for habitat preservation, and working ranchland conservation to protect water resources and wildlife.
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SHARKS
Widely feared and often demonized, sharks are some of the most misunderstood animals on the planet.  WILD FLORIDA teams up with scientists to demystify this formidable predator. 
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WILD FLORIDA HIGHLIGHTS
To conclude the third and final season of the series, host Hunter Reno re-visits some of the most captivating creatures and memorable moments of WILD FLORIDA.
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