Posts Tagged ‘SWFL’
A rare sight returns to the wild: The Big Cypress fox squirrel
Among Florida’s most distinctive squirrels, the elusive Big Cypress fox squirrel is notable for its large size, limited range, and protected status. The von Arx Wildlife Hospital at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida recently rehabilitated…
Read MoreThis is not your pet: Keep wildlife wild
The von Arx Wildlife Hospital at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida admitted 302 wildlife patients and released 65 animals back to the wild in the month of July. Call 239-262-2273…
Read MoreKeep 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 MoreGopher tortoise populations researched with FWC
FWC Veterinarian Dr. Rebecca Hardman contacted von Arx Wildlife Hospital Staff Veterinarian, Dr. PJ Deitschel, regarding a few “bioblitz” pilot sampling events FWC is performing on targeted gopher tortoise populations…
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…
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