Tag: mascot

Weekly “What is it?” Tailgate Trivia Edition: Florida Panthers

by Carrie Stevenson
November 12, 2026

Big cats are fascinating members of the animal kingdom. Large and sleek, stealthy and effective hunters—yet remarkably similar to the cuddly cats in our homes. They play-fight and purr, climb everything, and scratch their claws to keep ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Florida International University, Florida Tech, Habitat Conservation, Mascot, Panther, Weekly What Is It, Wildlife

Weekly “What is it?” Tailgate Trivia Edition: The Citronaut and The Knight

by Carrie Stevenson
October 29, 2026

This past weekend, fans attending the University of Central Florida (UCF) home game vs #2 ranked Brigham Young University tore down the goalposts. The shocking underdog double-overtime win against a top-ranked team energized everyone ... READ MORE

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Tags: Engineering, Florida Sea Grant, Football, Mascot, Recreation, Space, Space Grant, Weekly What Is It

Weekly “What is it?” Tailgate Trivia Edition: The Osprey

by Carrie Stevenson
October 7, 2026

The University of North Florida (UNF) student body voted the osprey (Pandion haliaetus) as their mascot in the late 1970’s. Located in Jacksonville, the UNF campus is prime osprey territory, and the birds are frequently seen flying overhead. ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Birds, Coastal Wildlife, College Football, Football, Mascot, Weekly What Is It, Wildlife

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