This Halloween season, we’re celebrating a part of Florida’s natural history that’s often underappreciated: fungi, parasites and wasps. We’ve also … Continue
Plants and animals display an astounding variety of amorous exploits that make our love lives seem simple in comparison. There … Continue
While we often think of bees as fuzzy, black and yellow-striped buzzy insects that live in hives like the honey … Continue
Poisonous plants in your Florida garden: Six deadly species to know
Plants contain a vast array of chemical compounds, some of which can be poisonous to humans, pets and livestock. These … Continue
Kudzu is one of the best-known weeds in the U.S. Some consider it the poster child of invasive plants – … Continue
Unsure how to help reverse insect declines? Scientists suggest simple ways
Entomologist Akito Kawahara’s message is straightforward: We can’t live without insects. They’re in trouble. And there’s something all of us … Continue
The sea is full of vampires, animals whose sustenance comes from the blood of other animals. We highlight five bloodsuckers … Continue
The Portuguese man-of-war, Physalia physalis, is found in every ocean except the Arctic and often washes up on Florida’s coasts. … Continue
Perhaps you have worn a string of pearls around your neck, paid for a diver to retrieve what you hope … Continue
The fourth week of June is National Pollinator Week. What exactly is a pollinator? Why are pollinators important? Why should … Continue