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“Most Venomous Caterpillar” Spotted in Florida

While you may not be familiar with the native southern flannel moth, you might have heard of its larvae: the puss caterpillar. At an inch long, the puss caterpillar is one of the most venomous in the country. The name “puss caterpillar” is likely in reference to the caterpillar’s resemblance

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Watch The World Wake Up

Brandon Thompson wasn’t always a hunter, or even an angler. But growing up in central Florida surrounded by our state’s natural beauty enticed him to become the outdoorsman he is today. Now, he wants to share his wild Florida adventures with everyone. Brandon’s love for wild Florida started with bass

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Fixing Nature With Nature

Harnessing the power of nature to help other species requires innovative thinking and data-driven research. Our grant work has funded several nature-based solutions. Our recent Mussels Biologist Conversation explored the work at Lake Trafford. As a premiere sport fishing destination in southwest Florida, Lake Trafford’s health is crucial. With the

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FHF Is All A-Bat Florida’s Bats

Florida is home to 13 native bat species, including the critically endangered Florida bonneted bat. Sadly, their reputation does not reflect how beneficial they are to the environment. They serve critical roles worldwide as insect pest controllers, pollinators, seed-dispersers, and fertilizers. Across the United States, bats save the agriculture industry

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National Make-A-Will Month

August is National Make-A-Will Month, which means now is the perfect time to make a plan for you, your loved ones, and wild Florida. Estate planning can be overwhelming to think about, but creating a will is a simple, lasting way to protect the landscapes, wildlife, and people you love

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Bill’s Buddy Paddles

The stillness of the water during a morning paddle is often accompanied by awe and an appreciation for wild Florida. ​Bill Redmon wants this experience to be accessible to all. As president of Removing the Barriers Initiative, Bill is passionate about eliminating the obstacles that previously prevented people with disabilities

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Under The Sea: Coral Cam Launched in Key Largo

Located in Key Largo, John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park is the country’s first undersea park, encompassing nearly 70 nautical square miles. The park was established to protect a unique segment of the only living coral reef in North America; it boasted an annual visitation of more than half a

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If Ears Could Talk

Meet Florida panther FP263, or as researchers affectionately call him, No Ears. No Ears was first spotted on trail cameras in southwest Florida around the Cypress Dome Trails in 2018. He was dubbed “No Ears” by a citizen scientist due to the panther’s distinct tiny ears that are easy to

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Beers for Manatees

Do you ever wish helping Florida’s manatees was as easy as sipping a refreshing IPA? Boy, do we have great news for you! Our Foundation has teamed up with World of Beer Bar & Kitchen to help make beer drinking for manatee conservation a reality. When you savor their Secret

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Protecting wild Florida begins with you. From Pensacola Bay to Key West, our Foundation is working to protect Florida’s natural lands and waters and the wildlife they harbor.

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