You may have never heard the term “molting” before, but chances are very good that you have encountered it before and are familiar with a ...
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While the Everglades are home to hundreds, if not thousands, of unique species of birds, reptiles, fish, mammals, and insects, not every creature that...
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If you live in Florida or have spent time here, then you have probably already seen an alligator or two, though mostly likely in a zoo or park and fro...
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Everyone knows that snakes shed their skin, and while they are not the only type of animal to participate in some type of shedding or moulting of skin...
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Most people have probably heard of both domestic turkeys and wild turkeys, though you may be surprised to find out that these are actually one and the...
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Between all of the birds, fish, and reptiles that can be found within the Florida Everglades, it is certainly a very colorful place. But have you ever...
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The Florida Everglades remained unexplored for quite some time, and was even considered impenetrable by some of the original natives to the surroundin...
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Restoration ecology is a special field of science, having been first classified in the 1980′s, which has become an integral part of the conserva...
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While the Florida Everglades are home to thirty-six federally protected species, none is in more danger of extinction than the Florida panther. A spec...
Read MoreThe Florida Panther is the Everglades’ Single Most Endangered Animal
The term “mallard” has often been used to describe any duck that is found in the wild, but is actually an official term used to describe a...
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Among the 59 national parks located in the United States, the Florida Everglades is perhaps one of the most well known. Everglades National Park was e...
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While the burrowing owl might be the most well known owl in southern Florida, it is certainly not alone in the area. The great horned owl is prevalent...
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