A particularly vibrant flamingo. 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 wondered why some species…
John Ashley was a notorious Florida gangster. The Florida Everglades remained unexplored for quite some time, and was even considered impenetrable by some of the original natives to the surrounding land. Because of the elusive…
Showing love for planet Earth. Restoration ecology is a special field of science, having been first classified in the 1980’s, which has become an integral part of the conservation and restoration efforts in such places…
A Florida panther in the wild. While the Florida Everglades are home to thirty-six federally protected species, none is in more danger of extinction than the Florida panther. A species once prevalent throughout Southern Florida,…
A male and female mallard. 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 specific species of…
Everglades National Park. 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 established to protect the southern 20% of…
The piercing eyes of a great horned owl. 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…
Cypress trees and their knees. If you have ever asked yourself the question, “Why do bald cypresses have knees?” then you are not alone. Cypress trees are unusual when compared to most other tree species,…
Some birds know as many as 2,000 distinct songs. Chances are, at some point in your life, that you’ve woken up to the sound of a bird singing outside your window. Whether you are someone…
A brown pelican in the water. If you’ve ever been to the beach or out on a boat in Florida, than you have probably seen your fair share of brown pelicans. Most commonly found around…