A red-bellied woodpecker in a tree. The red-bellied woodpecker may be one of the loudest species of birds that can be found in the Florida Everglades today. Like many of the species that can be…

The Calusa utilized canoes in the Everglades. Humans have lived in Florida, in some form or another, for more than 15,000 years, though the snowbirds that can be found in the area today are far…

The Calusa utilized canoes in the Everglades. Humans have lived in Florida, in some form or another, for more than 15,000 years, though the snowbirds that can be found in the area today are far…

A group of rock doves. The rock dove, sometimes simply referred to as a “pigeon,” can be found all around the world, and in some places is so common that it can even be considered…

A group of rock doves. The rock dove, sometimes simply referred to as a “pigeon,” can be found all around the world, and in some places is so common that it can even be considered…

A goose molting on its face. 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 few examples, whether you…

The Burmese python is non-native to the Everglades. While the Everglades are home to hundreds, if not thousands, of unique species of birds, reptiles, fish, mammals, and insects, not every creature that inhabits the area…

An alligator in the water. 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 from…

The recently shed skin of a snake. 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…

A pair of wild turkeys. 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 same species. However,…