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A moth perched upon a blade of grass. UF/IFAS file photo by Tyler Jones taken on 04-26-17.

Adventures with Moths

by Susan Gildersleeve
May 10, 2024

Looking for a fun and relaxing evening activity? Something that might be more fulfilling than collapsing on the couch? Why not try... mothing? What's mothing? Mothing is forging out into the natural world (i.e., your yard or your street) ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Recreation, Wildlife
Tags: Ask IFAS, Brittany M. Mason, Citizen Science, Corey T. Callaghan, Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, Joe Montes De Oca, Wildlife Ecology And Conservation Department

Biology of the Hicatee: A Critically Endangered River Turtle of Belize

by Samantha Murray
December 18, 2015

The hicatee (Dermatemys mawii) is a Central American river turtle and one of the 25 most endangered turtle species in the world. Over-hunting for meat, eggs, and shells is driving the turtles toward extinction. This 3-page fact sheet about the ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Belize, Frank J. Mazzotti, Nathan Schwartz, Rebecca G. Harvey, Turtles, Venetia Briggs-Gonzales, Wildlife Ecology And Conservation Department
Figure 1. According to Florida law, all dogs, cats, and ferrets greater than 4 months of age must be vaccinated against rabies by a licensed veterinarian.

Facts about Wildlife Diseases: Rabies

by Diana Hagan (she/her)
July 27, 2015

Rabies is a virus carried by mammals. It kills infected humans and animals if they are not treated shortly after exposure. Rabies can be prevented, but it cannot be cured once symptoms become evident. This 6-page fact sheet explains how rabies ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Holly K. Ober, Infectious Diseases, Samantha Wisely, Veterinary Medicine: Pets, Wildlife Ecology And Conservation Department

Managing Conflicts with Wildlife: Living with Coyotes

by Diana Hagan (she/her)
July 24, 2015

The omnivorous coyote is a relative newcomer to Florida that plays an important role in ecosystems and food webs. Of particular importance and possible benefit may be their potential ability to control populations of pest species such as some ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Alexander Gulde, Angeline Scotten, Coyotes, Holly K. Ober, Lauren Watine, Managing Conflicts With Wildlife Series, Raoul Boughton, Wildlife Ecology And Conservation Department, William Giuliano
Figure 2. White-tailed deer fawns are spotted. Credit: Alico, Inc

Managing Conflicts with Wildlife: Living with Deer

by Diana Hagan (she/her)
July 24, 2015

Though deer rarely pose problems for people, it is important to understand the issues associated with deer and human-deer interactions. This 4-page fact sheet describes the biology of Florida's white-tailed deer, the hazards associated with ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Deer, Holly K. Ober, Lauren Watine, Raoul Boughton, Wildlife Ecology And Conservation Department, William Giuliano
Figure 1. A Florida panther. Credit: United States Fish and Wildlife Service National Digital Library

Managing Conflicts with Wildlife: Living with Panthers

by Diana Hagan (she/her)
June 12, 2015

Panthers help maintain populations of some native species and control nuisance species such as wild hogs. They are generally secretive and rarely bother people, but there are rare situations where panthers can become dangerous or damaging. In ... READ MORE

Category: Wildlife
Tags: Darrell Land, Eric Hellgren, Holly K. Ober, Lauren Watine, Mark Lotz, Panthers And Jaguars, Raoul Boughton, Wildlife Ecology And Conservation Department, William Giuliano

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