Python problem: Experts say big snakes are moving north to Brevard County

Python problem: Experts say big snakes are moving north to Brevard County

Burmese pythons are one of the state’s most feared invasive species. Burmese pythons have lived in the Everglades for more than 25 years, but a new study shows they are moving north. “Pythons are large-bodied snakes. They’re constrictors, which means they wrap themselves around food to eat,” said Nicole Payne of the Brevard Zoo. It … Read more

Ancient biology and modern medicine: Horseshoe crab monitoring in Brevard County

Ancient biology and modern medicine: Horseshoe crab monitoring in Brevard County

Merritt Island, Florida – On a windy morning in Kerry Park East, a small group of volunteers fanned out along the coastline with clipboards and buckets, staring into the waves as they searched for one of nature’s oldest survivors. they are part of Florida Horseshoe Crab Watcha statewide citizen science initiative that turns ordinary Florida … Read more