While on the hunt for pythons one chilly March morning in Florida, Mike Kimmel was about to pack it in and head home. Then he saw a python over on the levee. By Burmese python standards, it was not too big at 7 ft., but it ended up being a historic catch. Mike caught […]
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Archive | Ecosystem
The Hunt for Burmese Pythons in Florida Yields Results
First Florida aware on Friday June 14 2019 10:56 am .
Posted in Ecosystem, FL Wildlife
Advancements of Solar Energy in Florida: Why They’re Important
First Florida aware on Saturday May 04 2019 1:19 pm .
The use of solar energy is growing rapidly every year. In fact, by the end of 2019, solar and wind power could make up more than 10 percent of U.S. energy generation. In the past, Florida has not lived up to its potential when it comes to utilizing solar energy. In 2017, only 0.4 percent […]
Posted in Ecosystem
Learn and Explore with Nature Preserves in Jacksonville
First Florida aware on Saturday April 06 2019 8:51 pm .
We all know about the creatures that live in our backyards, but we don’t usually stop to think about where they fall on the food chain or what part they play in the local ecosystem. Preserved lands across the Jacksonville area are rich with culture, history, and wildlife. All these nature preserves in Jacksonville will […]
Posted in Ecosystem
Bufo Toad Infestation Problem Reported in Palm Beach Gardens in South Florida
First Florida aware on Monday March 25 2019 4:06 pm .
Dr. Myles Rowley of Stuart Sound Animal Hospital speaks on the dangers that bufo toads pose to pets. There has been a recent infestation of poisonous Bufo Toads, or Cane Toads, in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The infestation is believed be caused by recent warm weather and heavy rains. Hundreds or thousands of very small […]
Posted in FL Wildlife
Effects of the Red Tide
First Florida aware on Friday March 01 2019 11:27 am .
It seems that the most recent Red Tide outbreak is finally receding. A report from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission stated that as of February 22, 2019, “the red tide organism, Karenia brevis, was not observed in the samples collected over the past week.” Beginning in late 2017, this current eruption has lasted […]
FWC Approves New Shore-Based Shark Fishing Regulations
First Florida aware on Friday March 01 2019 11:09 am .
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is going to implement a statewide ban on chumming in July of 2019 to address shore-based shark fishing concerns. Chumming refers to a widely-used fishing process that involves dumping chopped up fish parts, bones, and blood into the water to attract marine life. The final decision by the […]
Posted in Beaches, Ecosystem, FL Wildlife
So Cold in Florida: 20 Years Since Turtles Were Cold Stunned Like Today
First Florida aware on Sunday January 10 2010 8:53 am .
NASA scientists, teamed up with conservationists, have come to the rescue of hundreds of turtles from unusually cold water temperatures off Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Posted in 24/7 News, FL Wildlife, Weather News
About Florida Wildlife
First Florida aware on Sunday December 27 2009 8:10 pm .
WILDLIFE is the parent category for for information on Florida wildlife. More coming soon … Trails.com — Central Florida Rail-Trails
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