Field Guide

Sandhill Crane

Meet the Local Dino: Florida’s Sandhill Crane

Tall. Loud. Prehistoric-looking. Frequently standing in the road. If you’ve spent enough time in Florida, you’ve probably encountered a sandhill crane doing what sandhill cranes do best: walking through a...

Meet the Local Dino: Florida’s Sandhill Crane

Tall. Loud. Prehistoric-looking. Frequently standing in the road. If you’ve spent enough time in Florida, you’ve probably encountered a sandhill crane doing what sandhill cranes do best: walking through a...

Swamp Puppy

Meet the Swamp Puppy: Florida’s Most Misunderst...

They’re ancient, armored, surprisingly chill most of the time, and almost certainly not interested in being your pet. Meet the American alligator—the original Florida swamp puppy.

Meet the Swamp Puppy: Florida’s Most Misunderst...

They’re ancient, armored, surprisingly chill most of the time, and almost certainly not interested in being your pet. Meet the American alligator—the original Florida swamp puppy.