scholarly journals Native and Nonnative Crocodilians of Florida

EDIS ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 (9) ◽  
Author(s):  
Michiko A. Squires ◽  
Seth C. Farris ◽  
Brian M. Jeffery ◽  
Frank J. Mazzotti
Keyword(s):  
Native Species ◽  
South Florida ◽  
American Alligator ◽  
Protected Species ◽  
Wildlife Ecology ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
American Crocodile ◽  
Key Features ◽  
Nile Crocodile

Florida has two native species of crocodilians, the American alligator and the American crocodile. These federally protected species are easily confused with nonnative crocodilians found in south Florida, such as the spectacled caiman and the Nile crocodile. Some key features used to distinguish these animals are the shape of the head, the shape of the snout, and the pattern of nuchal scutes (bony plates in between head and shoulders). It is important to report all nonnative crocodilians so that researchers may quickly remove them in order to protect Florida’s native ecosystems. This 2-page fact sheet was written by Michiko A. Squires, Seth C. Farris, Brian M. Jeffery, and Frank J. Mazzotti, and published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, September 2013. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/uw380

scholarly journals American Alligator Ecology and Monitoring for the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan

EDIS ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 2005 (15) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ken G. Rice ◽  
Frank J. Mazzotti
Keyword(s):  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
South Florida ◽  
Publication Date ◽  
Top Predator ◽  
American Alligator ◽  
Everglades Restoration ◽  
Aquatic Life ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Wildlife Ecology ◽  
Wetland Habitats

The American alligator once occupied all wetland habitats in south Florida, from sinkholes and ponds in pinelands to freshwater sloughs to mangrove estuaries. Nearly all aquatic life in the Everglades is affected by alligators (Beard, 1938). As a top predator in their ecosystem, they undergo an extraordinary change in body size and consume different prey items as they grow. As ecosystem engineers, the trails and holes that alligators build provide refuge for wading birds and fish during the dry season, and their nests provide elevated areas for nests of other reptiles and germination of plants less tolerant of flooding. This document is Cir 1478, one of a series of the Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Department, University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. Publication date: November, 2005.

scholarly journals Burmese Pythons in South Florida: Scientific Support for Invasive Species Management

EDIS ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 2008 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebecca G. Harvey ◽  
Matthew L. Brien ◽  
Michael S. Cherkiss ◽  
Michael Dorcas ◽  
Mike Rochford ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Invasive Species ◽  
South Florida ◽  
Invasive Species Management ◽  
Wildlife Ecology ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Scientific Support ◽  
Species Management ◽  
Support Team

WEC-242, a 9-page illustrated fact sheet by Rebecca G. Harvey, Matthew L. Brien, Michael S. Cherkiss, Michael Dorcas, Mike Rochford, Ray W. Snow, and Frank J. Mazzotti, describes the population of Burmese pythons in south Florida, python reproduction, size and appearance, and the work of the Python Science Support Team. Includes information about how Florida residents can help prevent the spread of invasive snakes, and references. Published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, April 2008.

Climate Changes, Shifting Ranges: Climate change effects on wildlife in the Florida Everglades and Keys

EDIS ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 (2) ◽  
pp. 5
Author(s):  
Larry Perez ◽  
James I. Watling ◽  
David Bucklin ◽  
Mathieu Basille ◽  
Frank J. Mazzotti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Climate Changes ◽  
South Florida ◽  
Florida Everglades ◽  
Wildlife Ecology ◽  
James I ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Climate Change Effects ◽  
Changing Climate

Where do the animals go when the sea rises? Learn the probable futures of Florida panthers and other south Florida wildlife in this 5-page fact sheet. Written by Larry Perez, James I. Watling, David Bucklin, Mathieu Basille, Frank J. Mazzotti, Stephanie Romañach, and Laura Brandt and published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, it explains how a changing climate could impact wild animals.­edis.ifas.ufl.edu/uw428

scholarly journals Pitones Birmanas en Florida del Sur: Soporte Científico para el Manejo de Especies Invasoras

EDIS ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 2008 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebecca G. Harvey ◽  
Matthew L. Brien ◽  
Michael S. Cherkiss ◽  
Michael Dorcas ◽  
Mike Rochford ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Invasive Species ◽  
South Florida ◽  
Spanish Language ◽  
Invasive Species Management ◽  
Wildlife Ecology ◽  
Language Version ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Scientific Support ◽  
Species Management ◽  
Support Team

WEC-242-Span, a 10-page illustrated fact sheet by Rebecca G. Harvey, Matthew L. Brien, Michael S. Cherkiss, Michael Dorcas, Mike Rochford, Ray W. Snow, and Frank J. Mazzotti and translated by Marianna Domínguez, is the Spanish language version of WEC-242, Burmese Pythons in South Florida: Scientific Support for Invasive Species Management. It describes the population of Burmese pythons in south Florida, python reproduction, size and appearance, and the work of the Python Science Support Team. Includes information about how Florida residents can help prevent the spread of invasive snakes, and references. Published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, April 2008. WEC242span/UW288: Pitones Birmanas en Florida del Sur: Soporte Científico para el Manejo de Especies Invasoras (ufl.edu)

Necropsies of Reptiles: Recommendations and Techniques for Examining Invasive Species

EDIS ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Seth C. Farris ◽  
Michiko A. Squires ◽  
Frank Ridgley ◽  
Emma Lavergne ◽  
Mitchell Serota ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Invasive Species ◽  
Exotic Species ◽  
Ecological Impact ◽  
South Florida ◽  
Nonnative Species ◽  
Wildlife Ecology ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Black And White ◽  
Postmortem Examinations ◽  
Insight Into

Captures and postmortem examinations, or necropsies, of invasive or nonnative animals may provide insight into the ecological impact of these invaders. Researchers should be able to perform necropsies when an opportunity arises to examine nonnative species for study. While the techniques described serve as a guide to necropsy of all reptiles, we focus on exotic species found in south Florida. South Florida provides prime habitat for invasive reptiles such as Argentine black and white tegu and Burmese python, and these species are used to describe our techniques. This 26-page fact sheet was written by Seth C. Farris, Michiko A. Squires, Frank Ridgley, Emma Lavergne, Mitchell Serota, and Frank J. Mazzotti, and published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, September 2013. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/uw382

scholarly journals Establishment of Food Plots for White-tailed Deer in Central and South Florida

EDIS ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 2007 (16) ◽  
Author(s):  
Emma V. Willcox ◽  
Brandon J. Schad ◽  
William M. Giuliano ◽  
James F. Selph
Keyword(s):  
South Florida ◽  
Wildlife Ecology ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Food Plots ◽  
Economic Considerations

WEC-223, a 7-page fact sheet by Emma. V. Willcox, Brandon J. Schad, William M. Giuliano, and James F. Selph, describes how and why to add food plots to habitats being managed for white-tailed deer. It discusses considerations for location, size, shape and distribution; what to plant; how to plant, fertilize, and lime the plot; and economic considerations. Published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, May 2007. WEC 223/UW262: Establishment of Food Plots for White-Tailed Deer in Central and South Florida (ufl.edu)

scholarly journals Early Detection and Rapid Response (EDRR) to Nonnative Wildlife in South Florida

EDIS ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Justin Dalaba ◽  
Frank Mazzotti
Keyword(s):  
Early Detection ◽  
South Florida ◽  
Rapid Response ◽  
Invasive Population ◽  
Wildlife Ecology ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Response Method ◽  
In The Beginning

Invasive nonnative wildlife threaten successful restoration of Everglades ecosystems in south Florida. If nothing is done while an invasion is in the beginning stages, populations can grow and become much more difficult to manage, as happened with the Burmese pythons. This 4-page fact sheet written by Justin R. Dalaba and Frank J. Mazzotti and published by the UF/IFAS Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Department explains how the Early Detection and Rapid Response method works and how to apply it to increase the likelihood that an invasion will be successfully contained or eradicated while an invasive population is still small and localized. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/uw454

South Florida Tropicals: Carambola

EDIS ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy Simonne ◽  
Linda Bobroff
Keyword(s):  
Food Safety ◽  
Southeast Asia ◽  
Nutritive Value ◽  
South Florida ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Star Fruit ◽  
Major Revision

The carambola or star fruit is native to Southeast Asia. It was introduced to Florida about 100 years ago. This 4-page fact sheet is a major revision that discusses availability, selection, uses, nutritive value, and food safety during preparation of carambola. This document also includes several recipes.

Reducing Human-Bear Conflicts: Bear-Resistant Trash Cans

EDIS ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ethan T. Noel ◽  
Elizabeth F. Pienaar ◽  
Mike Orlando
Keyword(s):  
Great Risk ◽  
Ursus Americanus ◽  
Black Bear ◽  
Food Sources ◽  
Vehicle Collisions ◽  
Wildlife Ecology ◽  
Human Food ◽  
Fact Sheet

The Florida black bear (Ursus americanus floridanus) is the only species of bear in Florida, with an estimated population of approximately 4,030 bears. Bears that eat garbage put themselves in danger. This 3-page fact sheet written by Ethan T. Noel, Elizabeth F. Pienaar, and and Mike Orlando and published by the Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Department explains how to secure human garbage from bears so that they don’t become reliant on human food sources, a condition that puts them at great risk of being killed from vehicle collisions, illegal shooting, or euthanasia.­http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/uw429

scholarly journals Trueperella (Arcanobacterium pyogenes) in Farmed White-Tailed Deer

EDIS ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 (1) ◽  
pp. 3
Author(s):  
Samantha M. Wisely ◽  
Katherin A. Sayler ◽  
Kathryn D. Pothier
Keyword(s):  
Cause Of Death ◽  
Common Cause ◽  
Wildlife Ecology ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Arcanobacterium Pyogenes

Trueperella is a harmless bacterium in intestinal tracts of ruminants like deer, cattle, and pigs, but if it migrates out of the intestine to other areas of an animal’s body and proliferates, it can make the animal sick. Trueperella causes many problems in deer, including lesions, abscesses, and pneumonia, and it is one of the types of bacteria that is known to contribute to the disease lumpy jaw. In young fawns, it is a common cause of death. This 3-page fact sheet written by Kathryn D. Pothier, Katherine A. Sayler, and Samantha M. Wisely and published by the Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation explains how to spot and treat trueperella, or, better yet, prevent it in the first place.­http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/uw427

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