Through effective research and technical knowledge, the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI, a division of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission) provides timely information and guidance to protect, conserve and manage Florida’s fish and wildlife resources. The Wildlife Research Laboratory is a major field office of the FWRI; staff within the Reptiles and Amphibians group design and conduct research and monitoring projects, collaborate with other state, federal and university personnel, and publish their work in peer-reviewed scientific journals.