The snail kite is an endangered bird mainly found in the Everglades area.1 The snail kite relies almost entirely on apple snails, hence its name.2 This bird uses its talons to pluck snails out of the water and eats them with a slender, hooked ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, WildlifeJanuary in Florida brings male cardinals, roseate spoonbills, gray foxes, and sunshine bass. More on January wildlife happenings… Photo credits: Josh Wickham, UF/IFAS READ MORE
Category: SFYL Hot Topic, WildlifePeople aren't the only ones who leave colder climates for the sunshine state. Look for these birds migrating to Florida this winter! (more…) READ MORE
Category: SFYL Hot Topic, WildlifeThough 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, WildlifeYou may have noticed that 2015 has been a pretty warm year. In fact, according the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 2015 is predicted with 97% certainty to be the warmest year on record (Arguez et al. 2015). So, are ... READ MORE
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December in Florida brings the Audubon Christmas Bird Count, right whale appearances, and a fish called oscar. More on December wildlife happenings... Photo credit: ShaftInAction/Thinkstock READ MORE
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Canals have crossed the Everglades since pre-Columbian times, but its modern canals are wider, deeper and hundreds of kilometers longer than any that existed previously. Because of their size and prominence, canals have shaped and changed the ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
The turkey oak is a deciduous tree commonly found in sand dunes, sand hills, and ridges. Learn more about these trees, including how they got the name “turkey oak” and why they’re useful to people who want to attract wildlife to their ... READ MORE
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Known for it's unusual hairy flowers, saltbush (Baccharis halimifolia) is the November plant of the month. Photo credit: THPStock/Thinkstock READ MORE
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Fall is deer rutting (breeding) season in Florida, which means you may see white-tailed deer grazing around your neighborhood. Get to know these creatures and ways to prevent any possible conflict between you and them. More... READ MORE
Category: Forests, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, Wildlife