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Two bobcats admitted to the wildlife hospital

The von Arx Wildlife Hospital at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida had quite the surprise when it admitted two bobcats recently. In all, the von Arx Wildlife Hospital admitted 56…

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Keep Wildlife Safe: Pest Control Alternatives

Florida is a beautiful state with various ecosystems involving insects, reptiles, rodents, mammals and much more.  Because of the warmer climate, water resources and natural environment, Florida has a vast multitude…

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Wildlife Admitted Due to Human Intervention

The von Arx Wildlife Hospital at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida has admitted 42 wildlife patients this past week. Some admissions include two gopher tortoises and multiple animals admitted due…

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Nature in November

Nature in November is back! Free admission to our Nature Center every Saturday in November. Open to the public. The Conservancy of Southwest Florida is excited to host Nature November,…

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Take Action Now to Protect the Panther Refuge from Encroaching Development

Connectivity: it can be life or death for the endangered Florida panther in the Greater Western Everglades. In Collier County, there are two important major corridors used by wildlife, especially large…

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Florida’s invasive snakes can eat bigger prey than we knew

Burmese pythons can consume prey even larger than scientists realized, according to a new study published in the journal Reptiles & Amphibians. This means that more animals are on the menu…

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Conservancy science research staff presents at invasive species conference

Written by the Conservancy of Southwest Florida Invasive Species Research Team Conservancy of Southwest Florida invasive species researchers Ian Bartoszek, Melinda Schuman, and Ian Easterling attended the North American Invasive…

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Stand With Us to Preserve the Greater Western Everglades

Written by Amber Crooks, Environmental Policy Manager “Hey guys, check this out!” My friend called out from beyond the campsite. Stepping into the open meadow, we saw what she was…

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Act now to protect the Greater Western Everglades

Critical wetland flowway and wildlife corridor at risk The Conservancy of Southwest Florida and our partners continue to push back against large development proposals that impact our water, our land,…