UF/IFAS
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Tag: animals

Wondering About Wildlife?: Alligator Encounters

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June 28, 2024

Are there Alligators in Florida? Yes indeed! The American alligator is one of Florida's most iconic examples of native wildlife with an estimated population of 1.5 million alligators in Florida, that's almost 1 alligator for every 20 humans! Alligators ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, Wildlife
Tags: Alligators, Animals, Pgm_EcoNR, StarterKit, Urban Wildlife, Wildlife, Wonderingaboutwildlife
A collection of 3 images of a tortoise, a softshell turtle sticking its long neck out, and a cooter freshwater turtle eating floating aquatic vegetation.

Wild Sarasota: Turtle Talk


May 17, 2024

Have you ever wondered what makes a turtle different from a tortoise? These fascinating creatures are often confused due to their similar appearances. Read on to learn how to distinguish between the two, and to understand how you can help protect ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Animals, Conservation, Environment, Gopher Tortoise, Nature, Pgm_EcoNR, Turtles, Wild Sarasota, Wildlife

Wild Sarasota: Florida’s Engaging Egrets


January 22, 2024

It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a... Is it an egret or a heron? Well, biologically there isn't much of a difference. Taxonomically, egrets and herons are classified in the same Order and Family, meaning they are very similar. In fact, the ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Animals, Birding, Birds, Nature, Pgm_EcoNR, Wild Sarasota, Wildlife

Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ – Attract wildlife


January 13, 2017

Imagine a backyard refuge where butterflies flit around, songbirds splash in a birdbath, and hummingbirds dart from flower to flower. It's a beautiful, serene scene; one that can benefit Florida wildlife. And you can make it real, with help ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Wildlife
Tags: Animals, FFL, Florida Friendly, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Habitat, Landscaping, Lawn, Nature, Pgm_HortRes, Wildlife

Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ – Attract wildlife


January 13, 2017

Imagine a backyard refuge where butterflies flit around, songbirds splash in a birdbath, and hummingbirds dart from flower to flower. It's a beautiful, serene scene; one that can benefit Florida wildlife. And you can make it real, with help ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Wildlife
Tags: Animals, FFL, Florida Friendly, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Habitat, Landscaping, Lawn, Nature, Pgm_HortRes, Wildlife