Those turtles and iguanas aren't dead. They're just really cold.
As Florida's residents and visitors manage the current cold-weather conditions, the state's unique and treasured fish and wildlife species may need some extra care as well.
For the last several days, the Texas State Aquarium has nursed over 600 cold-stunned sea turtles back to health. "That's similar to what happens to the turtles and then they wash up on shore or they just float at the surface of the water", Julie Cavin, a Gulf World Marine Institute senior veterinarian, said. A representative for Gulf World said that "by the end of the day Thursday, they will have almost 200 sea turtles at their facility, and expect at least 300 by the end of the week".
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says they've already rescued almost 100 turtles so far.
- As Florida experiences unusually cold temperatures and even snow in some parts, wildlife officials are keeping a close eye on vulnerable manatees and sea turtles.
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The Florida manatee is another species that can be impacted by extreme cold weather.
Manatees head for warmer waters, such as discharge canals, power plants and natural springs, when the temperatures plunge.
Manatees are also affected by low temperatures, and generally gather in large groups. Once the temperature rises again, they'll pop back to life. They can also get stressed by the cold. Sustaining adequate winter habitat for manatees has been a statewide conservation goal.
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