BATS
To many people bats are seen as fearsome creatures that are
known for their blood-sucking tendencies. In reality, bats
are actually quite passive and shy, mostly feeding on insects,
fruit and nectar. And while they might not be the cuddliest
of creatures they are an amazing and integral part of the
ecosystem in Florida.
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BIRDS OF PREY
From great horned owls to hawks to falcons, birds of prey
are powerful and elusive animals threatened by development
and diminishing habitat. Wild Florida’s Hunter Reno gets
up close with these beautiful creatures inside the Audubon
Center for Birds of Prey in Maitland, where dedicated staff
care for a variety of sick and orphaned raptors. And she helps
release a bald eagle back into the wild! In the Florida Keys,
we join a team from HawkWatch International as they track American
kestrels, ospreys and northern harriers migrating south for
the winter.
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BLACK BEAR
The Florida Black Bear, which is a subspecies of the American
Black Bear, is listed as threatened on the state’s
endangered species list. In this episode of Wild Florida,
meet scientists who study the large mammals, discover the
bears’ habits and habitat, and learn about the threats
to the species’ survival.
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CRUSTACEANS
Spiny lobsters and stone crabs are considered Florida delicacies – and
their harvest in dollars ranks among the top five species in
the state’s seafood industry.
But what is known about the life of these animals? This
time on Wild Florida, meet scientists who study crustaceans
and follow the animals from the bottom of the ocean to the
dinner table.
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WADING BIRDS
What would Florida be without the ibis, egret, heron, and spoonbill? After
decades of decline, many of these photogenic birds are making
a comeback, while some species still struggle for survival. WILD
FLORIDA checks in on the water-dependent wading birds.
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THE TEN THOUSAND ISLANDS
On the Southwestern tip of Florida lies an endless maze of
mangrove islands, channels, and oyster bars – the 10
Thousand Islands. Venture out with Wild Florida to explore
this unique estuary habitat, and discover how this area ties
in with the greater Everglades Ecosystem.
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SNAKES
They are the stuff of nightmares, horror films, and episodes
of Fear Factor. But whatever your pre-conceived notions
about the creatures, snakes play an important role in our
environment. WILD FLORIDA de-mystifies the fascinating,
but sometimes intimidating, snakes of Florida.
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FLORIDA’S SPRINGS
Florida is famous for its more than 600 freshwater springs,
whose crystal-clear water rises up from deep within the aquifer
to feed various rivers. Wild Florida dives in to explore
this mystic underwater world, and discovers why Florida’s
springs may be in trouble.
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THE DRY TORTUGAS
If you thought the Florida Keys ended in Key West, think again. Seventy
miles off the coast of the “conch republic” is
a group of islands rich in history and natural beauty. WILD
FLORIDA explores one of the least-visited national parks in
the country: The Dry Tortugas.
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CROCODILES
South Florida’s saltwater bays and channels make up the
northernmost range of the American Crocodile, a threatened
cousin of the American Alligator. Join WILD FLORIDA as
we wrangle these ancient reptiles and discover what makes them
unique.
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