Alligators in Florida Rivers From manatees to dolphins and panthers, there is a large variety of animals in Florida. However, only one is so famously known to the region that…
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The need to protect the fragile Everglades was recognized in 1934 with the establishment of the Everglades National Park. The…
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Alligators in Jacksonville? How would a 10-foot reptilian apex predator survive in such an urban environment? Surely, there’s no way…
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Lake Panasoffkee is a freshwater lake located in Sumter County, FL. The name of this majestic lake, meaning “Valley of…
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Florida, with its shimmering beaches and its many tourist attractions, holds a hidden nocturnal secret. Nestled within its woodlands, and…
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There’s no denying a red flowering tree’s staggering visual appeal. Red is a show-stopping color, and there are lots of…
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The best purple flowering trees in Florida for your yard will depend on the local USDA hardiness zones. Florida is…
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When many people think about ocean creatures and animals that can hurt them, sharks are the first animals that come…
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Buying a home on Lake Lochloosa sounds like a good investment for anyone thinking of moving to Florida. Stories of…
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Blue Cypress Lake is a freshwater lake in Indian River County, Florida. This scenic body of water gets its name…
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They say that Alligators evolved from the Crocodile over 65 million years ago. 32 million years after that, the original…
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The Chattahoochee River, originating in the Blue Ridge Mountains of north-central Georgia, is a breathtaking natural wonder meandering through the…
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Recently, a large shark washed onto the shore of a Florida beach. Thankfully, however, nearby beachgoers were available to help…
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Florida is a beautiful state that is known for having delightful oranges, funny news articles, and is home to the…
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Black racer snakes (Coluber constrictor) are harmless non-venomous snakes. They are also known as southern black racers, black runners, and…
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Stone crabs are found almost exclusively in southern Florida. The delicacy is one of the state’s top commercial seafood products. Because of…
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Key Largo and Key West are both popular vacation destinations in the Florida Keys. Both islands offer beautiful scenery, tropical…
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A shark bit a fisherman’s hand and pulled him into the water in the Florida Everglades. The incident happened on…
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The first qualifying day for the 2023 Roland Martin Marine Center Series largemouth bass fishing tournament was a barnburner. The…
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A 72-year-old man in a Florida RV park suffered a vicious alligator attack on April 14. The alligator bit off…
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A gigantic great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) measuring over 12 feet long and weighing around 1,650 pounds just showed up…
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The bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) was designated as the national bird of the United States in 1782 when it appeared…
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Not all animals or plants are beneficial, and it is even more disturbing if they cause more harm than good,…
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Lake Apopka is fed by a natural spring, stormwater runoff, and rainfall. It’s Florida’s fourth-largest lake, and it provides a…
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Invasive bees sound like unwanted guests that raid your fridge and hog your TV remote. While it’s true that some…
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The bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) was chosen as the national bird of the United States by the Second Continental Congress…
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The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences has documented the different owl species found in the Sunshine…
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A 1,200-pound great white shark was tracked very near the coast of the Florida Panhandle on March 6, 2023. Tracking…
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On February 18, 2023, a man walking on a Florida beach alongside his family made a stunning discovery: an animal…
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There are many types of spiders that call Florida home. As such, they are a common sight in gardens, wooded…
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The largemouth bass is Florida’s official state freshwater fish. More specifically, the Florida largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides floridanus) is the…
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Rose seems to love the warm waters of the Florida Keys. This 10-foot great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) keeps showing…
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Black groupers are common in Florida and one of the tastiest fish for the table, but did you know they…
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Florida is home to more than 200 freshwater fish and 700 terrestrial animals, including foxes. Popular for their big bushy…
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Great white sharks (Carcharodon carcharia) spend most of their lives in the ocean depths, so we still know relatively little…
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About Snakes in Florida When you think about Florida, chances are, you think about the many reptiles that live here. There…
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Florida is known for its incredibly hot and humid environment. It is because of this environment that so many lizards,…
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Florida is full of diverse wildlife, but sometimes the animals in the Sunshine State surprise us with their strange behaviors.…
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If you live in Florida, you understand why tourists frequent your state. You may want to teach your child all…
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The #1 Best Overall book about Florida is Florida Day Trips by Mike Miller. There are books that give visiting…
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Other than whales, sharks are some of the largest animals you’ll find under the sea. Take the whale shark, for…