Tag: Wildlife Conservation

Monitoring and measuring biodiversity require more than just numbers; scientists advocate for change

by Lourdes Mederos

March 19, 2024

Human actions influence the success and how species spread throughout geographic locations. This is why monitoring wildlife biodiversity is critical for scientists and policymakers to understand and preserve the present state of ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Crops, Events, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Work & Life
Tags: Absolute Abundance, Biodiversity, Citizen Scientists, Conservation, Corey Callaghan, Department Of Wildlife Ecology And Conservation, Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, News, Relative Abundance, Research, Study, Trends And Ecology Evolution, UF IFAS Extension, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, University Of Florida, Wildlife, Wildlife Conservation, Wildlife Ecology And Conservation

On National Alligator Day, May 29, there’s plenty to appreciate about these toothy reptiles, UF/IFAS experts explain

by Lourdes Mederos

May 24, 2023

American alligators are one of the largest beneficial predators that have stood the test of time balancing ecosystems. Yet, they’re largely misunderstood. “Often sensationalized, these iconic reptiles are recognized by biologists and ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Alligator, Florida Everglades, Frank Mazzotti, Louisiana, National Alligator Day, News, Reptile, Sergio Balaguera-Reina, The Croc Docs, UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research Education Center, Venetia Briggs-Gonzalez, Wildlife Conservation

Horseshoe crabs need your love, South Florida. Join the Florida Horseshoe Crab Watch on Feb. 12

by Lourdes Mederos

February 3, 2022

Horseshoe crabs are a vital part of Florida’s coastal ecology. Their eggs are a major food source for shorebirds migrating north as well as many fish species. A statewide Horseshoe Crab Watch is expanding into Miami-Dade County and ... READ MORE

Category: Events, UF/IFAS
Tags: Ana Zangroniz, Florida Horseshoe Crab Watch, UF/IFAS Extension Miami-Dade County, UF/IFAS Florida Sea Grant Agents, Wildlife Conservation

UF/IFAS RCREC Graduate Student Highlight: Wes Anderson

by Andrea Dunlap

October 30, 2020

By: Bethany Wight, Biologist UF/IFAS Range Cattle Research and Education Center Wesley “Wes” Anderson was born in Bucks County, Pennsylvania and raised in Lancaster County where he graduated from Cocalico Senior High School ... READ MORE

Category: Livestock, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Wildlife
Tags: Herpetology, Raoul Boughton, Wes Anderson, Wildlife Conservation

UF/IFAS RCREC Graduate Student Highlight: Liz Rose

by Andrea Dunlap

May 28, 2020

By: Bethany Wight, Biologist UF/IFAS Range Cattle Research and Education Center Elizabeth “Liz” Rose grew up in a residential area near the Minneapolis, MN chain of lakes. Growing up she spent most of her time outdoors, going ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Burrowing Owl, Liz Rose, Wildlife Conservation

Zachary Steele Analyzes How Aquariums, Zoos Teach About Invasive Species

by WEC

November 13, 2019

By Katrina Rossos Wildlife Ecology and Conservation master’s student Zachary Steele is studying the human dimensions of invasive species in Florida under the advisement of Dr. Elizabeth Pienaar. He is assessing resident awareness of introductory ... READ MORE

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Tags: UF-IFAS, WEC, Wildlife, Wildlife Conservation, Wildlife Ecology And Conservation

WEC’s Philipp Maleko Finds Nest of Endangered Shorebird with Russian Team

by WEC

October 16, 2019

By Katrina Rossos University of Florida graduate student Philipp Maleko, was a member of a research team over the summer that discovered the nest of an endangered Russian shorebird. This bird is not just endangered, it is elusive. No one had ... READ MORE

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Tags: UF Wildlife, UF-IFAS, Wildlife, Wildlife Conservation

Ancient Bird Language and the Students who Learn it

by WEC

August 17, 2017

A new field course offered via the Department of Wildlife Ecology & Conservation In summer of 2017, an avian ecologist at University of Florida teamed up with a certified Texas wildlife tracker and CEO of Naturalist Ventures to teach ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Teaching, Wildlife
Tags: Avian, Birds, Conservation, WEC Department, Wildlife Conservation

The Florida Black Bear

by Samantha Murray

December 21, 2015

Though bears usually keep to themselves, they do sometimes come in contact with humans, especially when food is involved (Guiliano et al. 2014). While spotting a Florida black bear in the wild can be a beautiful experience, limiting human-bear ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, Wildlife
Tags: Bear Safety, Environment Hot Topic, Florida Black Bear, Wildlife Conservation

Why are Bats Important?

October 26, 2015

From pest control to pollination, learn why bats are essential to our ecosystem. More... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, Wildlife
Tags: Bats, Environment Hot Topic, Florida Bats, Florida Wildlife, Wildlife, Wildlife Conservation

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