Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
"To serve, advise, and develop educational programs for Florida citizens in conjunction with county extension agents and other state, county, and local organizations interested in wildlife issues."
Programs are oriented toward the use, conservation, management, and appreciation of wildlife resources, and requests for such programs can be made through county Extension offices or directly with specialists.
(Source: Florida Wildlife Extension)
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Editorial Team
- Marty Main - Editor
- Eric Hellgren - Chair, Approver
- Susan Gildersleeve - ICS Editor
RECENT & REVISED PUBLICATIONS
Herping Adventures: A Guide to Exploring and Documenting Reptiles and Amphibians with iNaturalist
UW517/WEC461by Brittany M. Mason, Ty Smith, and Corey T. CallaghanApril 16, 2024The purpose of this publication is to provide guidance and tips on how to enter the wonderful world of reptiles and amphibians, or "herping," and, further, how to leverage iNaturalist to document herp observations and contribute to science. The intended audience is anyone who is interested in the natural world and wants to learn more about observing herps, identifying herps, and contributing to science by adding their observations to iNaturalist.Critical Issue: 3. Natural Resources and Environmental Quality
¿Vio un puma?
UW513/WEC145Sby Diane J. Episcopio, Elizabeth F. Pienaar y Martin B. MainFebruary 13, 2024Los pumas a veces se pueden confundir con gatos monteses, perros y coyotes. En este documento se proporcionan datos e imágenes que pueden ayudar a cualquier persona a identificar a un puma.Critical Issue: 3. Natural Resources and Environmental Quality
Invasor de Florida: El Lagarto Overo
UW511/WEC295Pby Steve A. Johnson y Monica McGarrity Traducido por Alejandra Areingdale, Miguel Acevedo, Juan Campos Krauer y Armando UbedaJanuary 11, 2024Esta publicación resume el conocimiento general sobre el tegu Argentino blanco y negro (Salvator merianae) en Florida. Es parte de una serie de publicaciones similares sobre reptiles establecidos en el estado. Este documento está dirigido a una audiencia general.Critical Issue: 3. Natural Resources and Environmental Quality
History, Status, Impacts, and Management of Invasive Black Spiny-tailed Iguanas (Ctenosaura similis) on Gasparilla Island, Florida
UW512/WEC459by Sean L. McKnight, Bryan M. Kluever, Parker Hall, Miguel A. Acevedo, and Steve A. JohnsonDecember 8, 2023This publication summarizes the history, status, and management of invasive black spiny-tailed iguanas (Ctenosaura similis) on Gasparilla Island, in southwest Florida. Our target audiences are residents and visitors of Gasparilla Island as well as naturalists interested in Florida’s diverse wildlife, especially introduced reptiles. Our specific goal is to increase knowledge and raise awareness about black spiny-tailed iguanas, their impacts, and the challenges of managing those impacts. More broadly, we aim to raise awareness about the many introduced and invasive reptiles in Florida and motivate people to take action to help prevent additional introductions of nonnative reptiles as well as support management efforts to curtail the spread of introduced reptiles in the Sunshine State. The information used to produce this publication was derived from published scientific articles, communications with colleagues, and our own research.Critical Issue: 3. Natural Resources and Environmental Quality
Lidiando con las serpientes en áreas Residenciales de Florida: Cómo identificar serpientes comunes
UW509/WEC220Sby Steve A. Johnson y Monica E. McGarrity y traducido por Alejandra Areingdale y Miguel AcevedoNovember 2, 2023El propósito de este documento es ayudar a las personas a identificar las serpientes que se encuentran comúnmente en las áreas residenciales de Florida. Este documento está dirigido a una audiencia general.Critical Issue: 3. Natural Resources and Environmental Quality
