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Nov 28

An American crocodile osteoderm. These are the bony bumps that are visible on their back. In crocodilians, these act as armored skin. They are protective barriers against teeth, claws, and even sharp bird beaks. They are also used in heat absorption and it’s transformation to their body. They absorb heat from their environment during basking and can use that to control its bodies thermoregulation through their vascular network. Being cold blooded, aka ectothermic, they depend on their environment to regulate their body temperature which is needed for energy use and food digestion. The osteoderm’s literally act like armored mini solar panels. Therefore each osteoderm is loaded with pits, channels, and pores. The pits will catch pools of heated blood and also allows the bone to stay light which helps the animal with mobility. The pores and channels add strength and allow blood to flow through the bone to distribute the heat energy as needed #eds #miami #fortlauderdale #fortmyersbeach #naplesflorida #education #bone #osteoderms #scute #crocodile#

evergladesdaysafari

Nov 25

Do you know which United States National Park has the most species vulnerable to extinction?……………………………………………… Well if you guessed the Everglades National Park you are correct!! 39 native species in the Everglades National Park are federally listed as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act. These species types include 3 mammals, 3 fish, 6 invertebrates, 8 plants, 9 reptiles, and 10 birds according to nps.gov. That’s just in the park. There are nearly 200 species listed by the state that are either threatened, endangered, are a species of concern, or are commercially exploited. You can find the complete list in pdf format courtesy of the Florida’s Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s website at myfwc.com/media/1945/threatened-endangered-species.pdf #eds #endangeredspecies #miami #ftmyers #naples #ftlauderdale #ecofriendly #eco #ecotourism #protectwildlife #savetheplanet #npc #fwc

evergladesdaysafari

Nov 23

Crested Caracara (Caracara cheriway) A nice shot of a Caracara in flight. These birds appear hawk-like and behave similar to a vulture but are actually in the falcon family. They are semi large being about the size of an osprey with a body length up to 25 inches. They are mainly populated in certain parts of central and South America but are also found residing in the United States in parts of Arkansas, Texas and south Florida. Their federal status is threaten mainly due to habitat loss. We are often lucky to spot this beautiful bird during our daily ecotours. #eds #fortlauderdale #fortmyersflorida #naples #miami #ecotourism #crestedcaracara #raptors #birdofprey #inflight #photography #tour #southflorida #southbeach #getoutside

evergladesdaysafari

Nov 21

Hello deer. Do you know a bucks least favorite sandwich bread? ………….. Sour doe 🤪🦌 There are well over half a million deer in Florida. The biggest population of deer is near the panhandle of Florida. The Everglades has populations up to 16 deer per square mile in certain areas. #eds #deer #whitetail #miami #ecotourism

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Nov 18

Black Spiny-Tailed Iguana (Ctenosaura smilis) Florida has around 15 species of native lizards. It’s actually becoming rare to see the native species nowadays especially in south Florida. Iguanas are not native to Florida. Most of the iguana species found by the water, as in canals, are the green iguanas. These were very popular in the pet trade which is how they arrived in the wild usually from irresponsible owners who released them. However there are a few counties such as Dade, Lee, and Charlotte that are now home to other species of iguanas. These Black iguanas were filmed in Key Biscayne foraging in the grass. Normally a shy species, these two have adapted pretty well to an urban environment. The Black iguanas are mainly native to Central America. Exotic lizards are spreading to the Everglades where it’s now common to see curly-tailed lizards, brown anoles, and even basilisk lizards. Notice the one on the sidewalk has a partial regenerated tail from caudal automatization. This is a voluntary self amputation of its tail which is usually a last attempt to flee predation. #everglades #eds #invaisivespecies #fortlauderdale #miami #education #naples #keybiscayne #ecotourism #iguana #blackiguana #blackspinytailediguana #herpetology

evergladesdaysafari

Nov 16

“Here are no lofty peaks seeking the sky, no mighty glaciers or rushing streams wearing away uplifted land. Here is land, tranquil in its quiet beauty, serving not as the source of water, but as the last receiver of it. To its natural adundance we owe the spectacular plant and animal life that distinguishes this place from all others in our country.” President Harry S Truman, address at the Dedication of Everglades National Park, December 6, 1947 #eds #everglades #presidenttruman #nps #fortlauderdale #miami #naples #ftmyers #ecotourism #famousquotes

evergladesdaysafari

Nov 15

Big Cypress Fox Squirrel (Sciurus niger avicennia) Here’s a glimpse at a state threatened fox squirrel located in the Big Cypress National Preserve. This rare south Florida squirrel was feeding on cypress seed cones. 🐿 #bigcypressnationalpreserve #foxsquirrel #bigcypressfoxsquirrel #eds #ecotourism #miami #fortlauderdale #fortmyers #tours

evergladesdaysafari

Oct 27

We now offer our day safaris from Fort Myers, Fort Lauderdale, Naples and Miami - biologist guide included!

evergladesdaysafari

Oct 24

Everglades rat snake (Elaphe obsoleta rossslleni) This species is home to southern Florida counties Monroe, Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Collier, Hendry, Charlotte, Glades, and Lee. Their abundant range is within the Everglades and the Big Cypress National Preserve where this one was seen while on tour. They are a subspecies to the more northern Yellow rat snake E. obsoleta which appears to be more yellow in color as an adult. #eds #snake #everglades #bigcypress #ecotour #eco #ecotourism #ftmyers #miami #ftlauderdale #tour #naturelover

evergladesdaysafari

Oct 22

Tropical Milkweed or Scarlet Milkweed (Asclepias Curassavica). There are around 20 species of milkweed native to Florida. While this milkweed is actually native to South America, it has established a permanent residence in Florida. Milkweed is a great pollinator for butterfly’s especially the monarch butterfly which is now considered endangered. Milkweed gets its name from the milky type sap that is found in its leaves and stems. #EDS #everglades #plants #ecotourism #miami #ftmyersbeach #fortlauderdale

evergladesdaysafari

Oct 13

All tours from Fort Lauderdale and Miami are operational.
All tours from Fort Myers and Naples will be operational starting 10/10/2022. In the meantime we will continue to help our tourism partners and communities with the aftermath of the hurricane. Please be patient with us. We need your support now more than ever.
Our internet and reservation phone line is still out. If you are trying to reach us you can call Pete at 239-671-8373 (cell and WhatsApp). Cell service comes and goes. #eds #ftlauderdale #miami #ecotourism #wildlifephotography #outdoors #southflorida

evergladesdaysafari

Sep 29

In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, we are taking care of our families, assessing the damage, helping our Gulf Coast communities and proceeding from there. We wish all those who have been effected by the storm a safe recovery.

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