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otherwise known as the sunshine state, a state in the southeast of the United States that is bordered by the the states of Georgia and Alabama to the north, to the east by the Atlantic Ocean, to the south by the Straits of Florida, and to the west by the Gulf of Mexico
Pill Bug, Roly Poly, Wood Louse, Miniature Armadillo, Sow Bug. Any way you name them, these little tiny round creatures are cute to watch as they roll up into balls and are fascinating to children all over the world. It’s fun to watch children at a local playground find these little brown creatures and touch […]
Florida is certainly no stranger to invasive species. We have all kinds of frogs, snakes, monkeys, lizards, and insects that have been introduced over the years. Some, such as the python, causes some real issues. Others seem to take their place in the Florida ecological system without doing much damage. But there’s one invasive species […]
Last month, the local news lit up with the story of the bobcat dragging a shark out of the ocean at Sebastian Inlet. Although many people thought that the picture was a hoax, local experts as well as wildlife experts state that it is probably very real. Although it’s highly unusual to see a bobcat […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
