As twilight descends over the verdant landscapes of Florida, a familiar figure emerges from the shadows, its masked face and ringed tail unmistakable against the darkening sky. The raccoon (Procyon lotor) is one of Florida’s most adaptable and intriguing residents, known for its intelligence, resourcefulness, and occasional mischief. Join me on a journey into the […]
Mammals
- Bobcat (Lynx rufus)
- Cattle (Bos taurus)
- Common bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus)
- Feral Pig (Sus scrofa)
- Florida panther (P. c. couguar)
- Gray Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis)
- Marsh Rabbit (Sylvilagus palustris)
- Nine-banded Armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus)
- Raccoon (Procyon lotor)
- Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes)
- River Otter (Lontra canadensis)
- Virginia Opossum (Didelphis virginiana)
- West Indian Manatee (Trichechus manatus)
- White Tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus)
Gray Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis)
As the morning sun filters through the canopy of a Florida forest, a familiar sight captures the eye – a nimble gray squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) darting along a tree branch, its bushy tail flicking with each agile leap. The gray squirrel, with its boundless energy and clever antics, is one of Florida’s most delightful and […]
Cattle (Bos taurus)
Visitors to Florida may be surprised to discover that this tropical state known for its warm climate and beachfront properties is also home to a large and thriving cattle business. It’s not unusual when driving down the highway to see fields full of grazing cows. In fact, the cattle industry in Florida has been around […]