Wild Suncoast
Florida wildlife, identification, coexistence and conservation.
Wild Suncoast
The Giant White Pelicans Are Returning to Florida: What You're Seeing on the Water
Tamara PatzerAmerican white pelicans are winter visitors to Florida. Their nine-foot-plus wingspans, black wing tips and cooperative feeding make them easy to recognize.
Read moreLittle Brown Skink: Florida’s Tiny Native Lizard in the Leaf Litter
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Little brown skinks are tiny native Florida lizards that hunt in leaf litter, mulch and rotting wood. Learn how to recognize this harmless ground-dweller.
Read moreSurge in Shark Activity Along the SW Florida coast Raises Community Concerns
Tamara PatzerRecent shark sightings and encounters in Sarasota prompt heightened awareness among residents and visitors.
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