Are there Alligators in Florida? Yes indeed! The American alligator is one of Florida's most iconic examples of native wildlife with an estimated population of 1.5 million alligators in Florida, that's almost 1 alligator for every 20 humans! Alligators ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, Wildlife
No two moms’ parenting methods are alike, and the same can be said about motherhood in the animal kingdom. To share some fun facts about animal moms frequently spotted in Florida, we went to University of Florida experts. Burrowing owls ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife
When people think of Florida or visiting the sights, what do they think of? For most people, it’s some combination of alligators, flamingos, manatees, and sea turtles with a sprinkling of Disney World, Kennedy Space Center, and the ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Native Florida wildlife has adaptations and instincts that help them, literally, “weather the storm” during and after a hurricane. However, what is instinctual and normal for them may be unusual and concerning for us. Post-hurricane wildlife ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Natural Resources, Wildlife
When alligators are in the news, it's not usually because they did something amazing or saved someone's life. In fact, it's often the opposite. These often maligned reptiles are part of life in Florida. They are critical species for the health ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife
Join UF IFAS Extension Pinellas and Polk Counties to celebrate wildlife on Wednesdays this summer! The 2019 series takes place on the first Wednesday of the month, June – September, 2019. The webinars are from 12:15 PM – 1PM and therefore, ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife
WED, JUL 11, 2018 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Yulee County Building 86026 Pages Dairy Road. (Take US 17 North, pass over the railroad tracks, turn left on Pages Dairy Road. The building is attached to the fire station.) UF/IFAS Nassau Master ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Wildlife
Sarasota County has seen a recent increase in alligator encounters. Why, you may ask? Not only is there approximately one alligator per every 20 humans in Florida and they live in all 67 Florida counties, but alligators are currently looking ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WildlifeBy Les Harrison Wakulla County Extension Director Nothing on four feet is identified with Florida as much as the alligator. The toothy grin is found on post cards, T-shirts, and a nearly unending list of tourist promotional items which invite ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Wildlife