Tag: Lara Milligan
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Florida Black Bears, a New Episode from Naturally Florida
November 27, 2023
Florida black bears have been in the news, frequently, this year! On today's episode, we chat about the Florida black bear's diet, behavior, and biology, and provide some tips for co-existing with our resident bears. New Episode from Naturally ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, WildlifeTags: Lara Milligan, Living With Wildlife, Naturally Florida Podcast, Shannon Carnevale
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Ticks and Tickborne Illness in Florida, a new episode from Naturally Florida
August 4, 2023
In this episode we explore the creepiest, crawliest, grossest of arachnids, ticks. And no, we don't feel bad calling them gross! Tick-borne illnesses can wreak havoc on people's lives and there is still so much we don't know about them. On ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, RecreationTags: Lara Milligan, Naturally Florida Podcast, Shannon Carnevale, Ticks
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New Episode from Naturally Florida – “Three Common Snakes in Residential Areas”
May 24, 2023
On today’s episode, you’ll learn about three non-venomous snake species common to residential areas in Florida. Slithering into a neighborhood near you, these common snakes are found all over Florida. Learn more, on this episode of Naturally ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Natural Resources, WildlifeTags: Central Florida, Commonly Confused, Florida, Lara Milligan, Living With Wildlife, Naturally Florida Podcast, Shannon Carnevale, Wildlife
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New Episode from Naturally Florida, The Truth About Iconic Florida
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March 21, 2023
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, WildlifeTags: Alligators, Coconut Palm, Flamingos, Invasive Species, Lara Milligan, Living With Wildlife, Manatees, Naturally Florida Podcast, Sea Turtles, Shannon Carnevale, Wildlife
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New Episode from Naturally Florida, “It’s Spooky Season, Let’s Chat About Bats
October 18, 2022
Mummies, Ghosts, and Goblins – oh my! This spooky season, we’re chatting about bats in Florida! Thirteen species of Florida bats live here year-round and several more migrate in from the North or South at certain times of year. These ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, WildlifeTags: Bats, Ecosystem Services, Florida Ecosystem, Florida Wildlife, Lara Milligan, Living With Wildlife, Naturally Florida Podcast, Shannon Carnevale
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New Episode from Naturally Florida: “All About Owls”
August 17, 2022
In our last episode, we discussed how rodenticides, also known as rat poisons, can have a negative impact on our birds of prey. In this episode, we discuss Florida’s owls and how to identify them by the calls they make. Florida's owls ... READ MORE
Category:Tags: Lara Milligan, Living With Wildlife, Naturally Florida Podcast, Owls, Shannon Carnevale
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New Episode from Naturally Florida: “Toads as Big as Your Head! Cane Toads in Florida”
June 7, 2022
Cane toads are well known for posing a threat to our pets. They are one of many invasive animal species we have here in Florida. In this episode you will learn all about this invasive toad species, how it became established in Florida, impacts ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, WildlifeTags: Invasive Species, Lara Milligan, Living With Wildlife, Naturally Florida Podcast, Shannon Carnevale, Wildlife