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Bee appearance and behavior may be related, genetic study reveals
Recently discovered genetic knowledge of two nuisance western honey bee subspecies will help commercial and hobby beekeepers. more
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Federal funding increased for Everglades restoration
The White House announced the largest ever investment of federal funds for Everglades restoration on Jan. 19. more
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Great Horned Owlets returned to their nest.
Audubon Center for Birds of Prey admits 765 raptors
The Audubon Center for Birds of Prey admitted 765 birds to the Raptor Clinic in 2021. more
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Recent manatee deaths have been due to starvation.
Earthjustice to sue the EPA over manatee deaths
 Three conservation groups issued a formal notice  of their intent to sue the Environmental Protection Agency ... more
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Seminole Tribe addressing climate change concerns
LABELLE – The Seminole Tribe is proactive in addressing climate change, according to information shared at a Zoom meeting hosted by Hendry-Glades Audubon on Jan. 10. more
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This photo shows a white-tailed deer.
Can white-tailed deer carry covid?
White-tailed deer can become infected with the virus that causes COVID-19. more
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Wings Over Florida Big Year challenge is for everyone
Do you enjoy bird and/or butterfly watching? more
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Iguanas like those pictured on the back of the truck are just one of the things Brian and April Valdez will remove for you.
New reptile/critter removal company comes to Okeechobee
April and Brian Valdez consider themselves ordinary people despite their line of work. more
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Christmas Bird Count underway
The Audubon Society's 122nd annual Christmas Bird Count began this week. more
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Can antiviral agents help immune systems fight mosquito-borne dengue?
Can the dengue virus be prevented using antiviral agents such as antibiotics or vaccines? more
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A Midas Cichlid, a nonnative fish for Florida.
Some nonnative fish thrive in Florida but alter ecosystem
Nonnative fish eat away at the banks of rivers and lakes – one reason University of Florida researchers caution... more
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Some nonnative fish that are released into lakes and rivers thrive in Florida; alter ecosystem
Nonnative fish eat away at the banks of rivers and lakes – one reason University of Florida researchers caution people not to release unwanted fish. more
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Forget the queen, kill the brood to eliminate termite colonies
Taking an extended look inside a subterranean termite colony ... more
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Health officials issue Blue-Green Algae Bloom Alert for Collier County
The Florida Department of Health in Collier County has issued a Health Alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algal toxins in Lake Trafford. more
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An oyster farmer harvesting oysters in the Gulf of Mexico off of Apalachicola, Florida.
UF/IFAS awarded $100K grant to boost shellfish aquaculture industry
Shellfish like clams and oysters can help restore ocean health ... more
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2020 Wading bird study reveals mixed success for iconic Florida species
White Ibis and Roseate Spoonbills had a successful nesting season in 2020, but many other species failed when an early-arriving rainy season impacted... more
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Abdullah Allomar
Insecticide targeting juvenile mosquitoes can enhance Zika transmissions
Can warm or cool temperatures change whether juveniles of a common, virus-spreading mosquito resist insecticides? more
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Pteroptochos tarnii, black-throated Huet-huet, Argentina Truffles in Patagonia.
The early bird gets the...truffle?
Humans like truffles, as do many mammals. Now new evidence suggests that birds may also seek out and disperse... more
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Fall is the ideal time to bat proof your home, according to FWC.
Bats are beneficial to the environment
 Did you know that Florida has 13 resident species of bats?  more
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Argentine black and white tegu.
Fighting the tegu spread to protect Florida’s wildlife
Argentine black and white tegus have spread and established populations in and around Florida at a rapid and growing rate... more
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