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Florida Wildlife
There is still so much great nature retained in its original state in Florida. What's best
about Florida wildlife is that most of it can be seen without having to undertake a
special expedition. One reason for this is the abundance of water which attracts birds
as well as many other animals.
There is still so much great nature retained in its original state in Florida. What's best
about Florida wildlife is that most of it can be seen without having to undertake a
special expedition. One reason for this is the abundance of water which attracts birds
as well as many other animals.
Many varieties of herons, egrets, and ducks nest or just visit
inland ponds, lakes, and rivers, while a little different
population of birds frequents beaches and salty marshes.
Large pelicans flying in formation an inch above the water
surface and occasionally diving for fish, various gulls and terns
cruising high or resting on the beach, plovers chasing small
crustations – all those creatures can be seen while we are just
walking on the beach.
If we look a little harder we can spot a raptor or a flock of
vultures in the sky, or a flycatcher hunting from a perch, a
hummingbird, or any other from the hundreds of bird species
living or travelling through the state.
inland ponds, lakes, and rivers, while a little different
population of birds frequents beaches and salty marshes.
Large pelicans flying in formation an inch above the water
surface and occasionally diving for fish, various gulls and terns
cruising high or resting on the beach, plovers chasing small
crustations – all those creatures can be seen while we are just
walking on the beach.
If we look a little harder we can spot a raptor or a flock of
vultures in the sky, or a flycatcher hunting from a perch, a
hummingbird, or any other from the hundreds of bird species
living or travelling through the state.
But there is more than just birds to see. To most people
Florida wildlife means alligators, manatees, maybe even
the panther. While the last one maybe rather hard to find, it
should be quite easy to spot the other two, if you know
where to look.
Of course, the easiest way to see them all is to visit one of
the many animal parks or zoos. But manatees and
alligators live and can be spotted even in the suburbs of big
cities, as long as there is a suitable pond or creek.
The alligators like to bask in the sun, especially in cooler
months, in a quiet place. As they grow bigger, they are less
shy of people and are easier to spot and observe.
In northern and central Florida alligators disappear for a few
winter months and spend most of the time underwater.
Manatees also change their habits with the seasons. In the
summer they can be found all over Florida, feeding on fresh
vegetation in small family groups. As the water temperature
drops below 70°F they move farther south or congregate in
one of many underwater springs in the north-central part of
the state.
Florida wildlife means alligators, manatees, maybe even
the panther. While the last one maybe rather hard to find, it
should be quite easy to spot the other two, if you know
where to look.
Of course, the easiest way to see them all is to visit one of
the many animal parks or zoos. But manatees and
alligators live and can be spotted even in the suburbs of big
cities, as long as there is a suitable pond or creek.
The alligators like to bask in the sun, especially in cooler
months, in a quiet place. As they grow bigger, they are less
shy of people and are easier to spot and observe.
In northern and central Florida alligators disappear for a few
winter months and spend most of the time underwater.
Manatees also change their habits with the seasons. In the
summer they can be found all over Florida, feeding on fresh
vegetation in small family groups. As the water temperature
drops below 70°F they move farther south or congregate in
one of many underwater springs in the north-central part of
the state.
There are hundreds of bobcats, illusive cats which are much more common than most people realize.
It’s quite easy to get a glimpse of raccoons, exploring suburban neighborhoods in small family groups every
night. They often live next door to possums, which also come out at night to hunt for any little creature they
can dig in the ground. Because of their relaxed attitude they often end up being run over by cars.
You may spot an armadillo almost anywhere, as it is doing its daily tour in search of small creatures living
under rotting leaves. And then there are reptiles: turtles, snakes, ubiquitous lizards, frogs and toads, and the
king of them all, the alligator.
There is also a distinct kingdom of water creatures. Fish living in Florida waters are a source of nourishment
for many other animals.
It’s quite easy to get a glimpse of raccoons, exploring suburban neighborhoods in small family groups every
night. They often live next door to possums, which also come out at night to hunt for any little creature they
can dig in the ground. Because of their relaxed attitude they often end up being run over by cars.
You may spot an armadillo almost anywhere, as it is doing its daily tour in search of small creatures living
under rotting leaves. And then there are reptiles: turtles, snakes, ubiquitous lizards, frogs and toads, and the
king of them all, the alligator.
There is also a distinct kingdom of water creatures. Fish living in Florida waters are a source of nourishment
for many other animals.
Thanks to year-round warm
temperatures and ample
sunshine necessary to
produce aquatic vegetation fish
have plenty of food to eat and
are more than abundant.
The variety of fish is so great
that chances are you may not
know what you just caught.
Luckily, there will always be
somebody to ask for guidance
as fishing is extremely popular
among Florida residents and
visitors.
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Top of the Florida Wildlife
| A Florida Redbelly Cooter feeding in a shallow pond |
There are other land animals calling Florida home, maybe less exotic but still wild and interesting.
There are about three thousand black bears, roaming through large forests in central and northern parts of
the state.
There are about three thousand black bears, roaming through large forests in central and northern parts of
the state.