Tag: mammal

Stranded Whales: What You Should know

by Armando Ubeda

March 12, 2024

This past weekend, a sperm whale stranded at a beach in Venice, along the Gulf of Mexico. This event got a lot of attention because stranded large whales are not a common sight for beachgoers in this area. The cachalot eventually died, and ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Baleen, Beaching, Mammal, Marime, Marine Mammal, Pgm_Marine, Rescue, Sperm Whale, Stranding, Whale

New Episode from Naturally Florida – “Scent-sational Skunks of Florida”

by Lara Milligan

February 19, 2024

In this episode, we explore the two species of skunks found in Florida, the striped skunk and the eastern spotted skunk. A mammal that is so unique, it recently divided from a subfamily of the weasel to become its own family, a stinky one! ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources
Tags: Lmilligan, Mammal, Naturally Florida Podcast, Skunk, Wildlife

New Episode from Naturally Florida Podcast: “Florida’s Floating Sea-Potatoes … the Manatee!”

by Lara Milligan

February 12, 2024

Manatees are Florida’s gentle giants and are a sight to behold. They are state and federally protected species under the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, the Endangered Species Act of 1973, and the Florida Manatee Sanctuary Act of ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources
Tags: Lmilligan, Mammal, Manatee, Naturally Florida Podcast, Sea Cow

UF/IFASWhat's Happening Around Florida

Subscribe For More Great Content

UF/IFAS
What's Happening Around Florida