Tag: Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Department

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

Adventures with Moths


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


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

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