GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- University of Florida alumnus Ron Magill was recognized with the Distinguished Alumnus Award at the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Student Recognition Ceremony on May 1. The award is given to individuals ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS Teaching
4-H Veterinary Camp Last week 25 Seminole County 4-H members toured veterinary hospitals, learned about the admissions requirements to veterinary school, and participated in hand on learning labs. These learning activities were a part of ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, UF/IFAS Extension
By Angie Adkin Huge smiles, excited laughter and ‘ohhs and ahhs’ fill the air when people visit zoos, aquariums, nature parks, animal reservations, and national parks. A lot of people feel an intense connection with wildlife and the ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Both African and Asian elephants are in danger of becoming extinct. Latest surveys report that wild populations of African elephants are much lower than anticipated. With current rates of poaching, some estimates have elephants going extinct ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research, WildlifeBy Dr. Chris J. Mortensen, Assistant Professor, Department of Animal Sciences Never before in our history as a species have we faced the challenges that we face now. The United Nations now estimates a human population of over 10 billion people ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Livestock, Natural Resources, Wildlife