Kingsnakes
Anyone who has been to the Roy Hyatt Environmental Center in the past 21 years has probably met “Regis”, our eastern kingsnake. “Regis” has been our “poster-child” for snake biology and conservation for 1000’s of… Read More
Posted: June 27, 2013
Anyone who has been to the Roy Hyatt Environmental Center in the past 21 years has probably met “Regis”, our eastern kingsnake. “Regis” has been our “poster-child” for snake biology and conservation for 1000’s of… Read More
Posted: April 29, 2013
Twice in the past week, I’ve had the pleasure of running across the charming killdeer (Charadrius vociferous), a species of bird related to the endangered plovers often found on area beaches. While they may also live near… Read More
Category: Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Animal behavior, Birds, Education, Green roof, hiking, Shorelines, wildlife
Posted: February 22, 2013
Rattlesnakes There are few words that strike more fear in humans than the word ‘SNAKE!’, but ‘RATTLESNAKE!’ may be one of them. In Florida we have three species of rattlesnakes but when people talk… Read More
Posted: November 30, 2012
It is hard to say that one turtle is more beautiful than another; it is like saying one of your children is more beautiful than another, but this is one beautiful turtle! The diamondback terrapin… Read More
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife
by Beth Bolles
Posted: August 20, 2012
The news is full of stories about West Nile Virus and everyone should take precautions to prevent mosquito bites. That means personal protection with repellents, proper clothing, emptying containers with water, and staying inside at dawn… Read More
Category: Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Wildlife
Posted: August 17, 2012
It is a song that has been played in our state time and time again. An exotic pet or plant is brought across our borders and either intentionally or accidentally it is released into… Read More
Category: Coasts & Marine, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife
by BLOGS.IFAS
Posted: August 17, 2012
Our recent daily rainfall is a welcome site for many of us after the drought of the past few years! However, all the generous rainfall brings the danger of a rise in insect populations, including… Read More
Category: Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Wildlife
Posted: August 10, 2012
Blue crab is one of the more popular seafood items along the northern Gulf coast; it’s certainly my favorite! The traditional way of catching blue crab was using a simple line with meat attached to… Read More
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife
Posted: August 10, 2012
Blue crab is one of the more popular seafood items along the northern Gulf coast; it’s certainly my favorite! The traditional way of catching blue crab was using a simple line with meat attached… Read More
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife
Posted: July 27, 2012
Everyone loves sea turtles. One of the most exhilarating moments a person can have to is to see a sea turtle swimming in the Gulf from the beach, or a boat, or from our… Read More
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife
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