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Pill Bug, Roly Poly, Wood Louse, Miniature Armadillo, Sow Bug. Any way you name them, these little tiny round creatures are cute to watch as they roll up into balls and are fascinating to children all over the world. It’s fun to watch children at a local playground find these little brown creatures and touch […]
With the advent of warmer weather, people and their pets are getting outside more than they did in the winter. Although this usually means fun in the sun, it’s also the time that a flea infestation can become quite visible. But don’t let fleas get you down this summer – take some preventative measures to […]
Florida is certainly no stranger to invasive species. We have all kinds of frogs, snakes, monkeys, lizards, and insects that have been introduced over the years. Some, such as the python, causes some real issues. Others seem to take their place in the Florida ecological system without doing much damage. But there’s one invasive species […]
Last month, the local news lit up with the story of the bobcat dragging a shark out of the ocean at Sebastian Inlet. Although many people thought that the picture was a hoax, local experts as well as wildlife experts state that it is probably very real. Although it’s highly unusual to see a bobcat […]
Birds are so pretty aren’t they? They are fun to watch as they swoop to feed, they are colorful to look at and their lyrical songs are soothing to hear. Many bird lovers put up bird feeders in the hopes of attracting these awesome creatures to their backyard. And many bird lovers sincerely wish they […]
Imagine knowing that a momma spider just gave birth to 200 baby spiders in your house! And now imagine that you are excited and think this is wonderful news. Impossible, you say? Not really – at least not for those who opt for natural pest control. As the name implies, the Huntsman Spiders hunt. They […]
Yes – you read that right! But – no – we’re not talking Miley Cyrus, the human singer. We’re talking Miley Cyrus – the twerking loggerhead sea turtle. Several months ago, a turtle in distress was rescued. It was noticed because its bobbing in and out of the water similar to the famous twerking move […]
In April of 2015, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission hosted an Exotic Pet Amnesty Day in Melbourne at the Wickham Park Pavilion. This was the second year and the event was considered a rousing success. Although only 34 animals were surrendered in last year’s event, that number was met in the first hour […]
Most people know that katydids exist, but not many people can explain exactly what they are or what they look like. Yet at the same time, most people have seen katydids, often without recognizing what they’re looking at. That’s because katydids look like leaves. Big, green leaves. Katydids are green in color and are shaped […]
April is one of the busiest months for planting. Not only can you catch up on March plantings that you might have missed, but you can also start many vegetables and fruits for your garden. Fruits In April, it’s time to plant any tropical fruits that you wish to harvest within the next few summers. […]
