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The UF College Of Veterinary Medicine will hold an event on June 12 where individuals can get their reptiles tagged or microchipped for free.
Read More »Tag Your Reptile For Free On June 12 At UF College Of Veterinary Medicine
The Importance Of Urban Forests In Florida For Suburban Birds
As forests get paved over, the fragmented green spaces left behind provide valuable territory for local and migratory birds.
Read More »Oakmont Subdivision Celebrates World Turtle Day For Gopher Tortoise Reserve
Throughout the reserve are signage describing flora and fauna found inside the forest-like trails, alongside burrows from the gopher tortoise stand out to walkers.
Read More »Oldest Indian Rhinoceros In Captivity Celebrates 40th Birthday At Carson Springs
Henry, a 4,600-pound Indian rhinoceros, celebrated his 40th birthday at Carson Springs Wildlife in northeast Alachua County, his home for the last 5 years.
Read More »Meet Alachua’s Resident Horse Riding Teacher and Wiccan Priestess
Kami Landy found her bright yellow dress just in time for the spring equinox. It was a floral robe she made with fabric she bought from a garage sale months ago. But that night, her forgotten passion project was perfect for the night’s spiritual occasion. Yellow represents air, the east …
Read More »Alachua County Beekeepers Share Joys And Challenges Of Keeping Bees Buzzing In Central Florida
“The fun thing about beekeeping is it’s not an exact science,” he said. “There’s not one particular way to do it, and that’s what makes it fun."
Read More »The Hunt Is On – But Where? A Tale Of Two Different Hunting Experiences Nestled In Florida’s Wild Backbone
Both private and public hunting opportunities have their advocates and opponents. Support often deviates over costs, environmental impacts and the very definition of hunting. But for decades, both these avenues have persevered in Florida.
Read More »UF International Students Make Difficult Decisions About Traveling Home With Pets During Pandemic
CHONGQING, CHINA – As with so much else, the pandemic has made international students’ life with their pets more difficult than before. Yihang Liu, a Chinese international student in his junior year at the University of Florida, adopted his second cat from a local pet rescue in July 2020, when …
Read More »Prison Program In Marion County Gives Dogs And Inmates A New Sense Of Purpose
A Marion Correctional Institution Work Camp project is putting dogs behind bars with prisoners.
Read More »‘Air Horse One’ Made A Last-Minute Trip To The Gainesville Regional Airport This Month
Gainesville may not be the usual destination for the Air Horse One, but when in need, the Gainesville Regional Airport is prepared for this dedicated aircraft.
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