Category Archives: Wildlife

Florida wildlife.

Kayaking With Dolphins Along the Emerald Coast

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Beverly Hill

  Recently I went kayak fishing with a buddy out of Henderson Beach State Park in Destin, FL and although I didn’t catch any fish, I did get my very own private dolphin show that more than made up for … Continue reading →

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Understanding Why Alligators Attack

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Beverly Hill

  Alligators, Alligator mississippiensis, have a long-running reputation for being unforgiving man-eaters, and while it’s true that people have fallen victim to these prehistoric reptiles over the years, not all of these attacks can be attributed to an alligator specifically … Continue reading →

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The Amazing Green Anole

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Beverly Hill

Anolis carolinensis, or the Green Anole, is often inaccurately referred to as the “chameleon” of North America. It is a fascinating little lizard that many people have only seen in pet shops or zoos. Anoles are a common reptile found … Continue reading →

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Owning a Southern Flying Squirrel as a Pet

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Beverly Hill

  Just one look at an adorable Southern flying squirrel, Glaucomys volans, will have many people declaring love at first site, and with their large dark eyes, soft silky gray fur and amazing ability to bond with an owner, it’s … Continue reading →

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Mediterranean Geckos: Urban Geckos of Florida and the Southeast

Posted on August 19, 2012 by Beverly Hill

  Most often seen between dusk and dawn, the small Hemidactylus turcicus are prowling window screens and doorways in the dark of the night, dutifully on the patrol for moths, flies, or other bothersome pests. What are these odd, little … Continue reading →

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