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Miley Cyrus released off the Florida Keys

Yes – you read that right!  But – no – we’re not talking Miley Cyrus, the human singer.  We’re talking Miley Cyrus – the twerking loggerhead sea turtle. Several months ago, a turtle in distress was rescued. It was noticed because its bobbing in and out of the water similar to the famous twerking move […]

11 May
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Exotic Pets Surrendered

In April of 2015, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission hosted an Exotic Pet Amnesty Day in Melbourne at the Wickham Park Pavilion.  This was the second year and the event was considered a rousing success.  Although only 34 animals were surrendered in last year’s event, that number was met in the first hour […]

06 May
2015
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Katydids

Most people know that katydids exist, but not many people can explain exactly what they are or what they look like.  Yet at the same time, most people have seen katydids, often without recognizing what they’re looking at.  That’s because katydids look like leaves.  Big, green leaves. Katydids are green in color and are shaped […]

30 Apr
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What to plant in April in Florida

April is one of the busiest months for planting.  Not only can you catch up on March plantings that you might have missed, but you can also start many vegetables and fruits for your garden. Fruits In April, it’s time to plant any tropical fruits that you wish to harvest within the next few summers.  […]

22 Apr
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Cabbage Looper

If you’ve ever seen a big green worm on some of your shrubs or garden vegetables, you may have just run across a cabbage looper.  You can easily identify a looper simply by watching them crawl – they crawl by arching their back up high.  This distinguishes them from cabbage worms or other similar-looking animals. […]

20 Apr
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An Invasive Species

In several of the major shipping ports in the Eastern United States, customs officials have announced they have recently found shipments containing an extremely destructive stowaway:  the Khapra Beetle.  They have been found in shipments in New York, Virginia and Atlanta, as well as in cargo at the DFW airport. As Floridians, we certainly understand […]

10 Apr
2015
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Properly Treating Bug Bites

No one lives in Florida for long without getting some type of bug bite.  And with spring and summer on the horizon, it’s not unusual to get multiple different types of bites – mosquitoes, ants, spiders, wasps, bees and more.  The bites usually heal without any medical assistance, but are super annoying to deal with.  […]

08 Apr
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Spring Bugs

Spring is almost here.  The tulips are starting to bloom while the orange blossoms make an appearance.  Bald Eagle chicks are starting to hatch and alligators are on the move looking for a little amor!  Even though spring in Florida is a beautiful time, it’s also a time of bugs. Lots and lots of bugs. […]

02 Apr
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Update on the Otters

In February, it hit the news.   Three otter pups were found abandoned, starving and in need of help in Clearwater.   Two were found in a parking lot for an apartment and were unresponsive at first.  They were named Audi and Bentley.  The third, dubbed Camino was found under a bridge and was shivering from cold. […]

30 Mar
2015
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Praying Mantis

Several years ago, Florida Marlins’ outfielder Logan Morrison was attacked by a praying mantis.  His reaction was priceless.  He jumped backwards, rubbed up against others and wiggled around until it flew off.  The announcers, his teammates and the fans all had a few good laughs at his expense.  Yet his reaction was probably more subdued […]

27 Mar
2015
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