Posts Tagged ‘southwest florida’
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…
Read MorePreserving Paradise with Nature-Based Solutions
By Carrie Schuman, Principal Climate Resilience Specialist Without a doubt, the average Floridian is becoming well-acquainted with amplifying hurricane intensity, flooding from multiple sources including sea level rise, and excessively…
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 MoreVolunteer Appreciation Breakfast 2024
On April 3, we held our annual Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast at Vi at Bentley Village. Thank you Vi at Bentley for sponsoring and hosting our volunteers for this special recognition…
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 MoreOwl rescues and a successful renesting
Two eastern screech owls were among the ninety-six animals admitted to the von Arx Wildlife Hospital at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida this past week. Other admissions include a sanderling,…
Read MoreEastern mole injured in cat attack
An eastern mole was among the forty-nine animals admitted to the von Arx Wildlife Hospital at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida this past week. Other admissions include a black skimmer,…
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