Brevard County is blessed to have such a unique abundance and variety of wildlife. This is due in part to the large variety of habitats that are also found in Brevard County. Because the Temperate air mass from the north meets the Tropical air mass from the south, many species are at the southern or northern limits of their range but co-exist here. Brevard County wildlife face many threats such as habitat loss, competition with non-native species, and pollution. There are 50 species of wildlife that are classified as endangered, threatened, or species of special concern.

For more information on Florida Wildlife, visit the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at: http://www.wildflorida.org/critters/ or the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at: http://www.fws.gov