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Relative newcomers to Florida, coyotes (Canis latrans) are members of the dog family, referred to as the American jackal, brush wolf, or prairie wolf. They are now found in every county of Florida and range throughout North America and much of Central America. They play an important role in ecosystems and food webs.

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Coyotes: Florida Fish and Wildife Conservation Commission

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Herpetofauna

Although reptiles and amphibians are distant relatives on the tree of life, they are often found together due to the similar habitats they occupy. Collectively, reptiles (i.e., lizards, turtles, snakes, and crocodylians) and amphibians (i.e., frogs, salamanders, and the eel-like caecilians) are called herpetofauna, herptiles, or herps. [UW517]

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Wondering About Wildlife?: Alligator encounters

Katherine ClementsJune 28th, 2024Are there Alligators in Florida? Yes indeed! The American alligator is one of Florida’s most iconic examples of native wildlife with an estimated population of 1.5 million alligators in Florida, that’s almost 1 alligator for every 20 humans! Alligators can be found in almost any fresh or brackish water bodies throughout Sarasota, including the notable […]

Florida Land Steward Update, June 28, 2024

Chris DemersJune 28th, 2024SOUTHERN PINE BEETLE ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION PROGRAM NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS Apply by July 26, 2024 The Southern Pine Beetle (SPB) Assistance and Prevention Program is offered to eligible non-industrial private forest landowners by the Florida Forest Service (FFS) through temporary grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service. The program offers partial […]

Discover Florida: Flip My Yard Season 3 – A Must-Watch for Creating Sustainable Florida-Friendly Landscapes!

Ashley EllisJune 24th, 2024Introduction to Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ (FFL) Whether you’ve recently moved to Florida or have lived here for years, you’ve likely faced gardening challenges. To help, local governments, regulatory agencies, landscaping professionals and University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agriculture Services (UF/IFAS) collaborated to create the Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM (FFL) program. This program offers guidance on low-impact, […]

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