Relief Is On The Way

#Thursday

From USFWS Southeast Region:

When you realize tomorrow is Friday...

(Photo: Mara Koenig, USFWS) 

#Nature #Wildlife 




040617 

Manatee Appreciation Day

#Wednesday

From USFWS Southeast Region:

We know y'all appreciate #manatees everyday, but thought we'd show some extra love since it's #ManateeAppreciationDay! 

Did you know a resting manatee can stay submerged for up to 20 minutes? Learn more cool facts about these gentle giants: http://bit.ly/2kK6Qf9

(Photo: Michel Gilbert, USFWS SUP holder) 




032917 

Alabama Beach Mouse

From USFWS Southeast Region:

Learn how we're working to restore the #Gulf of Mexico and its wild inhabitants.http://bit.ly/2mAqxYP (Pic: Alabama beach mouse, USFWS) 


#USFWS #animal #mammal #mouse GulfOfMexico 




032517 

Creeping Phlox

From USFWS Southeast Region:

"Can words describe the fragrance of the very breath of spring?"
—Neltje Blanchan

Hope y'all are enjoying the first day of spring!

(Photo: Creeping phlox, Gary Peeples, USFWS) 




032017

Happy Valentine's Day!

From USFWS Southeast Region:

#USFWS #HappyValentinesDay

Happy #Valentine's Day! Y'all are the cat's (or in this case panther's) meow! 

Endangered Florida Panther

From USFWS Southeast Region:

An #endangered Florida panther finds a new home at Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo. http://bit.ly/2kpE7s4 

(Photo: Tampa Lowry Park Zoo)




021317

Removals from Endangered Species List

From USFWS Southeast Region:

Good news for your Friday morning! It was determined that 17 fish, mussels, and other species don't need protection under the Endangered Species Act. 

The species’ removal is but the latest indication that scores of plants and animals across the Southeast are maintaining – and, in some cases, thriving.http://bit.ly/2kXtAZf

(Photo: Ouachita madtom, Conservation Fisheries) 




021017 

Four pythons made their way into the Florida Keys

From USFWS Southeast Region:

Four pythons made their way into the Florida Keys. (One was an almost 16 foot female!) MyFWC is working with the University of Florida to detect and remove them. 

And Irula tribal community members from India are also joining the fight against these invasive snakes. Their tribe is renowned for its ability to catch snakes. http://bit.ly/2kU6Klg 

(Photo: Ed Metzger, the University of Florida) 




020817

Charismatic Birds of Prey

From USFWS Southeast Region:

There's no denying our national bird is a charismatic bird of prey.

Author E.F. Schumacher said: “Eagles come in all shapes and sizes, but you will recognize them chiefly by their attitudes."

http://bit.ly/2jzClYA (Photo: Dave Menke, USFWS)




011817 

Black bears in the Southeast

From USFWS Southeast Region:

Rise and grind!

Black bears in the Southeast don't hibernate in the winter, but they do slow down. Torpor is a sluggish state the bears go into where their metabolism reduces and they move around less and sleep more. (Photo: Jackie Orsulak

1-04-17 

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Winter is the time to be on the lookout for bald eagles!

From USFWS Southeast Region:

Winter is the time to be on the lookout for bald eagles! Keep your eyes peeled when spending time outdoors, especially if you're near a body of water. 

And learn about the bald eagle's road to recovery thanks to the Endangered Species Act.http://bit.ly/2hhzML7 (Photo: Rock, USFWS)




12-23-16

Snowy Owl

From USFWS Southeast Region:

What's an owl's favorite holiday song?

Owl be home for Christmas. #Dadjokes 

(Photo: Snowy owl, Tobyjm, Flickr Creative Commons)




12-22-16

American black bear

From USFWS Southeast Region:

The holiday season is officially upon us! And while it's a magical time, the hustle and bustle can be a little a stressful. So take a moment to step out of the stores and into nature. (Seriously, studies show it helps reduce stress.) 

(Photo: American black bear, Garry Tucker, USFWS)

#USFWS 





12-17-16 

Puerto Rican Parrot

From USFWS Southeast Region:

The Puerto Rican parrot has a new beginning!

The species is being reintroduced into the Maricao Commonwealth Forest in Puerto Rico. http://bit.ly/2gRfZ1D 

(Photo: Paul Zegarra, USFWS)

#USFWS #Bird 


dec0316

Miami Tiger Beetle

From USFWS Southeast Region:

A beetle that was once thought to be extinct is clinging to survival. 

We're listing the Miami tiger beetle to ensure its continued survival and conserve its shrinking habitat. http://bit.ly/2dpr0Kc (Photo: Jonathan Mays,MyFWC)

Rusty Patched Bumble Bee

From USFWS Southeast Region:

The rusty patched bumble bee, like all bumble#bees, is an important #pollinator of plants and wildlflowers. In fact, even where crops can be self-pollinated, the plant produces more and bigger fruits when pollinated by a bumble bee!

Unfortunately, there has been a steep decline in this bumblee bee’s range. Once widespread, the species is now found in scattered, small populations in 12 states and one Canadian province. We’re proposing to list this the rusty patchh bumblee bee as endangered species.

Learn more about this pollinator and how to provide comments: http://bit.ly/2d7JM4E. 

(Photo: Dan Mullen, Creative Commons)

Silent Spring Endures

From USFWS Southeast Region:

“Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will ensure as long as life lasts. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature - the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after winter.” 
― Rachel Carson, Silent Spring 

54 years later, and this book is inspiring a whole new generation. #silentspring 

(Photo: Mark Danaher, USFWS)

The Importance of Wildlife Preservation

From USFWS Southeast Region:

The natural world makes all of our lives a little richer.