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Panama Golden Frog | Nation / World AP news of the day
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (160+ words) Panama Golden Frog'chronicleonline. com Researcher Estefany Illueca opens a refrigerator to show where the Chytrid fungus, which is killing Panama's golden frog population, is preserved for study at the Center for Tropical Paleoecology and Archaeology lab in Panama City, Friday,…...
Bird walk, enrichment day on April calendar at Homosassa Springs park
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (471+ words) It's spring at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park and a bird walk, enrichment day and Earth Day/Arbor Day programs are on the park's April calendar. It's spring at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park " a good…...
Landowner lawsuit over Florida scrub jays has national ramifications
1+ week, 4+ day ago (1711+ words) There's no "Cutest Critter in Florida" contest but, if there were, I can name a few contestants: the diminutive Key deer, the seagrass-munching manatee and, of course, the friendly Florida scrub jay. You may not be familiar with the scrub…...
Balancing growth and green space
2+ week, 3+ day ago (460+ words) The North Florida Land Trust on Monday presented Crystal River City Council with a similar presentation as the one they were providing the county recently. As Citrus County weighs whether to ask voters to fund land conservation, Crystal River City…...
Ziggy's Haven Bird Sanctuary is DCBA March Nonprofit of the Month
3+ week, 7+ hour ago (390+ words) Monty, a 20-year-old Moluccan cockatoo, sits on the shoulder of Ziggy's Bird Haven volunteer Nick Anderson during Dunnellon High School's Family Fun Day on May 3, 2025. Since many birds outlive their owners, Ziggy's serves as a sanctuary to hundreds of birds....
The elephant in the room
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (487+ words) Every organization has one. Sometimes it's a behavior everyone sees but no one names. Sometimes it's a declining performer everyone works around. Sometimes it's tension between team members you can literally feel when you walk through the hallway. And sometimes,…...
Wakulla 4-H Nature Crew Club charts new path for young naturalists
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (392+ words) Members of the Wakulla 4-H Nature Crew recently participated in an adventure held at Wakulla Springs State Park that blended education, exploration, and a deep appreciation for the natural beauty of Wakulla County. This past Feb. 21, the 4-H Nature Crew…...
Be on the lookout! Wildlife is more active in spring
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (271+ words) Springtime means Florida's wildlife is stirring. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) shares seasonal tips to reduce conflicts and help conserve our native species. Migration, breeding, feeding and nesting all increase this time of year. The following tips…...
A red fox stows away on a cargo ship, traveling from England to US
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (205+ words) A red fox somehow slipped onto a cargo ship that traveled from Southampton, England, to New York, where the animal is now in the Bronx Zoo's care. The zoo said Wednesday that the 11-pound (5-kilogram) male fox appears healthy after…...
Mental health benefits of hunting
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (180+ words) Silhouette of the hunter at sunset. Copy space. Hunting is often associated with the thrill of the chase and the satisfaction of a successful kill. However, beyond the physical rewards, hunting activities also offer significant mental health benefits, contributing to…...