Tag: Horseshoe
In Search of Horseshoe Crabs
October 9, 2017
Back in the spring, I wrote an article about the natural history of this ancient animal. However, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is interested in the status of horseshoe crabs and they need to know locations where ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WildlifeTags: Crabs, Horseshoe, Panhandle Outdoors, Search
Horseshoe Crabs; the Ancient Mariner
April 21, 2017
Growing up in the Pensacola area, I do not remember seeing many horseshoe crabs around here, but I do remember them. What I actually remember was how common they were further east in the Panama City and St. Joe area. These animals are big ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WildlifeTags: Ancient, Crabs, Horseshoe, Mariner…, Panhandle Outdoors
An Ancient Mariner… the horseshoe crab
March 19, 2016
Talk about weird and cool at the same time! The horseshoe crab is one of the oldest living species we have in the Gulf of Mexico. Fossils of this animal date back to almost 500 million years… this is before there was such a thing as fish! ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WildlifeTags: Ancient, Crab, Horseshoe, Mariner…, Panhandle Outdoors
“Wanted” Sighting of Horseshoe Crabs!
April 14, 2015
These curious ancient animals have been roaming the waters of the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico for over 450 million years. Though they appear dangerous they are quite harmless and are actually more closely related to spiders and scorpions than ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WildlifeTags: Crabs, Horseshoe, Panhandle Outdoors, Sighting, “Wanted”
Looking Out for Horseshoe Crabs
November 17, 2013
Horseshoe crabs spawning.Credit: Bill Hall, Univ. Delaware Sea Grant Horseshoe crabs spawning on a beach.Credit: FL Fish & Wildlife Commission The female is the larger of the two horseshoe crabs.Credit: Fotosearch -Stock Photo Spring is ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WildlifeTags: Crabs, Horseshoe, Looking, Panhandle Outdoors