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Animals are multicellular organisms with senses and organs. They usually feed on plants and/or on other animals within their food chain. Animals tend to react to things that stimulate their senses (i.e. temperature changes, lighting variation, and presence of other animals near by).
Honeybees, though they seem like they can sting and go on a rampage, are actually beneficial to the environment that we live in. You want to protect yourself at all costs, but this also means that you need to provide them with a safe haven that they can go to. Without this safe haven, they’re […]
Previously we discussed the Copperhead, the Water Moccasin and the Diamondback Rattler as poisonous snakes that are found in Florida. If this wasn’t bad enough, there are 3 more that complete the list. Here is a list and description of the remaining 3. The Timber Rattlesnake. This snake is a large, heavy bodied snake. It […]
To many of us, a pest is an insect that is making our lives uncomfortable. Those darn mosquitos, for example. They make it almost impossible to enjoy outdoor activities in warm, humid locations. Not to mention the diseases they may carry and spread. Pests may also be animals that are starting to make their way […]
What would you think if someone told you they saw a catfish walking across the street? You might think it’s the beginning of a corny joke or you might ask the person what drugs they had been taking. No drugs and no joke, this actually is something that happens here in Florida. The walking catfish […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
The Brevard County Zoo recently announced some new additions: two brand new jaguar cubs! Although zoo officials cannot yet determine the gender of either cub, they say that so far, these cubs appear to be healthy and the mom seems to be taking very good care of them. The fourth litter born to 11-year old […]
The bald eagle, once in danger of extinction, has made a remarkable comeback. Native to the United States, these majestic creatures were designated as the National Emblem in the year 1782. They make a great national emblem due to their strength, longevity and beauty. Their wingspan can measure an impressive eight feet long and their […]
Imagine taking your kid outside to play only to be greeted by a torn-up backyard? Unfortunately, this is happening more and more often as wild hogs are coming into some of the exclusive gated areas in Melbourne from the woods close to I-95. This is not the first time we’ve seen them in Brevard and […]
