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The mourning dove (Zenaida macroura) is a plump bodied, small-headed and short-billed dove that is regarded as the most widespread and abundant game bird in the country. more...
The pileated woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus) is the largest woodpecker in North America, with a black body, white stripes on its face and a red crest. In fact, the “pileated” part of its name comes from the Latin word pileatus, meaning “capped,” referring to the bird’s prominent red crest. more...
We recently received the necropsy results for Hope from the Captiva Eagle Cam nest and the swab results from the Southwest Florida Eagle Cam eaglets. more...
The softshell turtle (Apalone ferox) is a large turtle with a flattened shell and leathery skin. It is distinguishable from other species by its long, pig-like nose. more...
The North American river otter (Lontra Canadensis) is a carnivorous mammal that feeds on fish and amphibians, but has been known to dine on small mammals and birds. more...
