Category: Invasive Species

Wildlife & Invasive Species Education™ (WISE) Free Webinars

by Jim Davis
June 2, 2025

Protect Native Wildlife & Fight Invasive Species with W.I.S.E. Webinars – Free in 2025! Join the 2025 Wildlife & Invasive Species Education™ (W.I.S.E.) webinar series to explore the fascinating world of native wildlife and learn ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Backyard Wildlife, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Invasive Species, Master Naturalist, Wildlife

Wildlife & Invasive Species Education™ (WISE) Species Profile: The Egyptian Goose

by Jim Davis
December 28, 2022

Common Name: Egyptian Goose Status: Non-native species Scientific Name: Alopochen aegyptiaca Occurrence: Year-round resident throughout Florida Identification: Egyptian Geese have dark, chestnut feathers on their back and a ... READ MORE

Category: Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Birds, Invasive Species, Wildlife

Wildlife & Invasive Species Education™ (WISE) Species Profile: Wild Pigs

by Jim Davis
August 3, 2022

Common Name: Wild Pig, Wild Hog, Feral Swine Status: Invasive Species Scientific Name: Sus scrofa Occurrence: Year-round resident throughout Florida Identification: The average wild pig can be about three foot tall, and over five ... READ MORE

Category: Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension

Wildlife and Invasive Species Education (WISE) Species Profile: The Cuban Treefrog

by Jim Davis
December 28, 2021

Common Name: Cuban Treefrog Status: Invasive Species Scientific Name: Osteopilus septentrionalis Identification: Like all of the treefrogs found in Florida, Cuban treefrogs have the ability to climb. This is possible due to the toepads and ... READ MORE

Category: Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife

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