Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
"To serve, advise, and develop educational programs for Florida citizens in conjunction with county extension agents and other state, county, and local organizations interested in wildlife issues."
Programs are oriented toward the use, conservation, management, and appreciation of wildlife resources, and requests for such programs can be made through county Extension offices or directly with specialists.
(Source: Florida Wildlife Extension)
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Editorial Team
- Marty Main - Editor
- Eric Hellgren - Chair, Approver
- Susan Gildersleeve - ICS Editor
RECENT & REVISED PUBLICATIONS
Magnificent Moths: A Guide to Begin “Mothing” and Contributing Your Observations to iNaturalist
UW518/WEC462by Corey T. Callaghan, Brittany M. Mason, and Joe Montes de OcaMay 6, 2024The purpose of this publication is to provide guidance and tips on how to enter the wonderful world of moths, or "mothing," and, further, how to leverage iNaturalist to document moth observations and contribute to science. The intended audience is anyone who is interested in the natural world and wants to learn more about observing moths, identifying moths, and contributing to science by adding their observations to iNaturalist.Critical Issue: 3. Natural Resources and Environmental Quality
Cómo prevenir encuentros entre niños y serpientes
UW514/WEC201Sby Steve A. Johnson y Martin B. MainApril 22, 2024La forma más efectiva de proteger a los niños de la mordedura de serpientes es simplemente evitar que interactúen con ellas. En este documento se recomiendan medidas que pueden tomar las escuelas para prevenir el ingreso de serpientes a la propiedad escolar. Además se ofrecen algunas ideas para desarrollar programas educativos sobre estos reptiles y para entrenar a los niños sobre qué hacer si se encuentran con una serpiente en su escuela o en otro lugar. Se incluye un programa educativo breve que los maestros pueden utilizar con los estudiantes. Critical Issue: 3. Natural Resources and Environmental Quality
Herping Adventures: A Guide to Exploring and Documenting Reptiles and Amphibians with iNaturalist
UW517/WEC461by Brittany M. Mason, Ty Smith, and Corey T. CallaghanApril 16, 2024The purpose of this publication is to provide guidance and tips on how to enter the wonderful world of reptiles and amphibians, or "herping," and, further, how to leverage iNaturalist to document herp observations and contribute to science. The intended audience is anyone who is interested in the natural world and wants to learn more about observing herps, identifying herps, and contributing to science by adding their observations to iNaturalist.Critical Issue: 3. Natural Resources and Environmental Quality
¿Vio un puma?
UW513/WEC145Sby Diane J. Episcopio, Elizabeth F. Pienaar y Martin B. MainFebruary 13, 2024Los pumas a veces se pueden confundir con gatos monteses, perros y coyotes. En este documento se proporcionan datos e imágenes que pueden ayudar a cualquier persona a identificar a un puma.Critical Issue: 3. Natural Resources and Environmental Quality
Invasor de Florida: El Lagarto Overo
UW511/WEC295Pby Steve A. Johnson y Monica McGarrity Traducido por Alejandra Areingdale, Miguel Acevedo, Juan Campos Krauer y Armando UbedaJanuary 11, 2024Esta publicación resume el conocimiento general sobre el tegu Argentino blanco y negro (Salvator merianae) en Florida. Es parte de una serie de publicaciones similares sobre reptiles establecidos en el estado. Este documento está dirigido a una audiencia general.Critical Issue: 3. Natural Resources and Environmental Quality
