Real-Life Spider-Man Debunks Myths about Arachnids
You could call Louis Coticchio Spider-Man but you’re more likely to find him crawling under houses than climbing…
Florida Critical to Swallow-Tailed Kites Survival
Aloft, the swallow-tailed kite is the embodiment of grace and beauty. The streamlined black and white raptor effortlessly…
Coyotes in Florida are Here to Stay
Coyotes are here to stay in Florida. Learn more about these fascinating creatures and how they've adapted to living in even the most urban settings, at the Florida Birding and Nature Festival, Oct. 15 to 17, 2021.
Living fossils featured at nature festival
Berylnna Heres, a research associate with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, is tasked with recruiting and…
Two sawfish tagged in Tampa Bay area!
Two newborn smalltooth sawfish found near Redington Beach have been tagged and released but researchers still have questions about the endangered species in the Tampa Bay area.
Welcome Florida’s Native Bees Into Your Yard
Florida is home to more than 300 of the 4,000 bee species found across North America — including…
FWS biologist puts boots on the ground in Tampa Bay
Tiffany Lane, a native of Riverview, joins the FWS coastal programs team based in Tampa Bay.
Raptor Rescue Center Opens in Riverview
Like a phoenix, Tampa Bay’s first full-fledged rescue and rehabilitation center for raptors is rising from an abandoned…
FWC to consider devices to reduce diamondback terrapin deaths
It’s been a long 14 years for George Heinrich, a field biologist specializing in reptiles and founder of…
Microplastics Everywhere in Tampa Bay
At less than an eighth of an inch, microplastics are practically invisible to the naked eye – but…