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Dragonflies of Florida: Among the Most Primitive, Beneficial, and Beautiful Insects

Sep 22, 2022 11:36AM ● By William R. Cox

The dragonfly is one of the most beneficial insects, as it feeds on mosquitoes, gnats, and other nuisances.

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An Abundance of Squirrels: Though Its Numbers Have Dropped, the Eastern Gray Still Thrives

Aug 17, 2022 08:56AM ● By William R. Cox

The eastern gray squirrel is one of the best-known mammals in eastern North America.

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Brown Pelican of Florida’s Coasts: The State’s Most Conspicuous and Widely Recognized Bird Species

Jun 03, 2022 07:06PM ● By WILLIAM R. COX

The easily recognizable eastern brown pelican is an annual resident on both coasts in Florida.

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Red-cockaded Woodpecker: Once abundant, this woodpecker is now endangered in Florida

Jun 26, 2017 02:00PM ● By Kevin

Of the 22 species of woodpeckers in North America and 217 worldwide, Florida is home to 11 species, including the dwindling population of the red-cockaded woodpecker.

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