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The U.S. and Canada have seen bird numbers drop by 3 billion in 48 years, according to a Cornell lab study.
Read More »Alachua County Reacts To Declining Bird Numbers In U.S. And Canada
How Coon Hollo In Micanopy Came To Embrace Florida’s Agritourism Trend
If you want to have a son, don’t drink the water at Coon Hollo. At least, that’s what Laurie Berry says. She’s the oldest of three daughters in the Williams family and part of five generations of Williams that have lived and worked on Coon Hollo farm since the early …
Read More »Waldo Wildlife: Too Much To Bear?
Waldo residents have recently reported numerous encounters with bears.
Read More »Animal Foster Families Have Different Experiences When Hurricanes Approach
Over 90 animals were fostered from Haile’s Angels Pet Rescue when Hurricane Dorian approached Florida.
Read More »Florida Pet Rescues Prepare For More Lost Pets During Hurricane Season
A quick scroll through Gainesville Pet Finder shows picture after picture of cats and dogs, usually multiple posts a day. Shore said the number of posts only increases after a hurricane or major storm.
Read More »Autopsy: Cassowary Severed Artery In Alachua Man’s Arm During Fatal Bird Attack
The Florida man killed in a bizarre attack earlier this year by one of the world’s deadliest birds suffered deep puncture wounds and slashing cuts from the animal’s sharp talons that severed a major artery in his arm, according to a newly released autopsy.
Read More »New Pet Ordinance May Be Gainesville’s Next Step Against Dog Bites
Ward said the city uses Alachua County code that states a maximum of 10 dogs or cats for residents.
Read More »Animal Services’ Promotes ‘Sweet 16’ Tournament As Creative Adoption Incentive For Clay County
The Clay County Animal Services (CCAS) created a championship to give deserving dogs a home. Sixteen dogs were chosen for the adoption tournament modeled after March Madness.
Read More »In Florida, There’s A Growing Need To ‘Respect Your Elders,’ And That Includes Gopher Tortoises
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has been promoting the awareness of Gopher Tortoise Day and the protection of these reptiles since 2016 because gopher tortoises are a keystone species.
Read More »Vet Says Alachua County’s Irresponsible Pet Owner Ordinance Is A Good Start
A Wyoming city and a north central Florida county have recently adopted ordinances to hold pet owners more accountable for dog attacks.
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