But the Dems picked the iconic panther and official state animal on purpose. "The Florida panther won’t back down from a fight,” Florida Democratic Party chair Nikki Fried said at the event.

Flamingos, known for their vibrant pink feathers and long legs, have a notable history in Florida and could become its state bird.

Florida panther road kills are back on track, close to historic conditions. And that's good news for the official state animal as road kills have long been one way of estimating the entire ...

What do nine Hawaiian snails have in common with the Texas longhorn, the Florida panther and the California grizzly bear?

Flamingos, along with alligators (our official state reptile), are always in ... But clearly, the pink flamingo is Florida’s spirit animal — tropical, attention-getting and Barbie-pink.