You catch a glimpse of something darting through the grass—long, black, fast. Blink and you’ll miss it. Chances are, it wasn’t just your eyes playing tricks on you. That lightning-quick blur was probably a black racer snake. Black racers are one of the most commonly found snakes in Florida, and true to their name, they move fast. While they’re technically…
Bats are the only mammals that are capable of true and sustained flight. There are 13 species of bats living in Florida, and all of them are insectivorous, which means they only eat insects. They like to live in dark and cool spaces, like caves or the attic in your house. While bats are interesting creatures with a lot of…
Green iguanas are lizards that originate from Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Mexico. You’ve probably seen an iguana or two if you live in South Florida. While they live in Florida now, they are considered an invasive species. Green iguanas were introduced to South Florida by accident, from cargo ships in the 1960s. Today, you can find them…
Chipmunks are a part of the squirrel family. While they both have bushy tails, chipmunks tend to be smaller. They are also easily recognizable by their brown and black stripes. While chipmunks are incredibly cute, they are also known to wreak havoc on people’s yards and homes. For example, most chipmunks make burrows, which can damage foundations, patios, and walkways….
If you live in South Florida, you’ve probably seen an iguana before. They like to rest in palm trees, soak up the sun, and even swim in your swimming pools. While iguanas are interesting creatures, they are considered invasive in Florida, as they disrupt the ecosystem and make it harder for native species to thrive. Iguanas are large lizards that…
Living in Florida, you are bound to come across all types of rodents. While many people don’t think of squirrels as rodents because of their cute bushy tails, they share many similarities with rats and mice. Squirrels and rats are both known to infest Florida homes. You might not always see a squirrel or a rat living in your home….
Bats are flying mammals that are the only mammals capable of true and sustained flight. There are 13 species of bats living in Florida, and all of them are insectivorous. In other words, the bats that live in Florida feed on insects. While bats are incredibly interesting creatures, you never want them living in your home. One of the risks…
If you live in Florida, you have probably seen a wide range of wildlife. This state has a variety of mammals, aquatic creatures, reptiles, insects, and birds. Depending on what area of the state you live in, you could come across wild boar and deer or iguanas and alligators. While it can be fun to see animals out in the…
While you are most likely familiar with pigs that live on farms, you might not be aware that there are feral pigs in Florida. Feral pigs or wild boar are omnivores that live 9 to 10 years. They are considered invasive, which means they take up resources that should be going to native species, disrupting the local ecosystem. Feral hogs…
If you live in Florida, you’ve probably heard of hurricane season. From June to November, the entire state of Florida is at an increased risk of experiencing tropical storms and hurricanes. To explain, a hurricane is a type of natural disaster that can lead to heavy winds, flooding from storm surge, and extreme rain, as well as flying debris that…
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