Posts Tagged ‘Florida’
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…
Read MoreFlorida’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…
Read MoreConservancy animal care staff members join partners in their efforts to restore coral reefs
Two staff members of our Animal Care team, Jordan Caravas and Ally Harvey, participated in a two-tank dive with Key Dives. Key Dives partners with Mote Marine Lab and I.CARE…
Read MoreConservancy of Southwest Florida invites the public to its 60th anniversary summer celebration
Cool off at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida’s Nature Center during its 60 Days of Summer. From June 29 through August 31, the Conservancy of Southwest Florida is offering discounted…
Read MoreBurrowing owl mother reunited with her babies in Marco Island
A burrowing owl and two nestling Cooper’s hawks were among the ninety-five animals admitted to the von Arx Wildlife Hospital at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida this past week. Other…
Read MoreTwo eastern screech owls rescued from ground and renested with mother
Two eastern screech owls were among the ninety-five animals admitted to the von Arx Wildlife Hospital at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida this past week. Other admissions include a black…
Read MoreVon Arx Wildlife Hospital admits 94 animals this past week
A prothonotary warbler and a loggerhead shrike were among the ninety-four animals admitted to the von Arx Wildlife Hospital at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida this past week. Other admissions…
Read MoreMultiple gravid softshell turtles admitted to the wildlife hospital due to vehicle strikes
A Florida softshell turtle was among the eighty-nine animals admitted to the von Arx Wildlife Hospital at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida this past week. Other admissions include a crested…
Read MoreSeven Virginia opossum joeys removed from deceased mother
Seven Virginia opossum joeys were among the eighty-three animals admitted to the von Arx Wildlife Hospital at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida this past week. Other admissions include a crested…
Read MoreFive nestling raccoons left behind after mother was relocated
Five nestling raccoons were among the ninety-three animals admitted to the von Arx Wildlife Hospital at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida this past week. Other admissions include a sanderling, a…
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