These detailed drawings of typical Florida animals are especially lifelike. Each creature seems to be in motion flying, swimming, crawling or slithering. You'll expect them to jump right off the page! The background in each scene shows the animal's Florida habitat.

Inside each Critters book, you'll find - a large, professional-quality, full-color photo of each critter - important information such as size, habitat, range, food, predators, description, gestation, number of young and more - a fun fact section about each critter - "Wild Words" glossary - Track pattern - "Did You Know?" facts - Size comparison - Track size

Get the perfect kids’ introduction to Florida’s mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians. Put nature in the hands of children! Critters of Florida is your wildlife pocket guide that’s informative, concise, and easy to use. Written by wildlife biologist Alex Troutman, this handy book presents 67 critters of the Sunshine State—if an animal is in this book, it’s found in Florida. Each species is showcased in a professional-quality photograph that’s paired with such neat-to-know details as habitat, range, and preferred food sources. Illustrations of the critter’s tracks complement the information, and a “Did You Know?” paragraph provides fascinating trivia worth sharing with family, friends, and teachers. Critters of Florida includes important-to-know mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians. Book Features: 67 critters—only Florida animals Full-color photos of every species Concise descriptions and interesting “Did You Know?” facts Attractive layout with kid appeal A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book benefits Wildlife Forever to support their conservation efforts.

A variety of animals common to Florida pose for portraits against white backgrounds accompanied by brief natural history information.

Discover the Amazing Wildlife of Florida with this captivating coloring book, perfect for kids and parents alike! Unleash your creativity as you explore the fascinating world of Florida's animals, from adorable sea turtles to majestic bald eagles. Each page features a fun fact about the creature, sparking curiosity and learning along the way. This coloring book is a great way to spend quality time together and a fantastic opportunity to inspire a love for nature in your little artist. Don't miss out on this unforgettable adventure.

Did you know fawns have no scent, an evolutionary defense against predators? And that the eastern grey squirrel is a formidable swimmer, which makes them quite suited for the Sunshine State? And that, unlike other avians, Florida scrub jay families stay together for years, with older siblings helping to feed younger siblings? Florida Animals for Everyday Naturalists contains everything you want to know about Florida’s furry, feathered, scaled, and shelled friends. With lively personal essays and stunning photographs, Larry Allan introduces you to the array of wildlife you might encounter in your backyard, at the park, or on a jaunt at one of the state’s many wildlife refuges. Each chapter is dedicated to a specific animal, like the bobcat, the river otter, and the caracara, and paired with vivid photos to help you identify these creatures in the wild. Allan’s fascination with Florida fauna is contagious, and his reverence of nature is unmistakable. While sharing his whimsical, enlightening, and instructive anecdotes, he gently argues for wildlife preservation in Florida and for responsible human-animal interactions. Perfect for young naturalists, inquisitive trekkers through the Sunshine State, or armchair adventurers, this book will help you appreciate the abundance of life right outside your door.

What type of life is found in the Everglades? What animals live near coral reefs? How have human beings changed the land in Florida? You can find the answers to these questions in Florida Plants and Animals. This book contains many fun and fascinating facts about the plants and animals of Florida and the habitats in which they live. You will learn about how these living things fit into an ecosystem and what actions are being taken to protect Florida's natural environment. Book jacket.

I hope children of all ages enjoy the antics and adventures of the Suwannee River critters in these tales; and it is my fervent hope that everyone is aware of their need for protection and recognition as special species, not only in Florida but for all of planet Earth. Sundown

"This fully illustrated book is a comprehensive, yet convenient and easy-to-understand guide to Florida's endangered and threatened animals and the habitats that support them. Chris Scott covers all 71 species, subspecies, or populations of mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, crustaceans, insects, corals, and mollusks. His species accounts describe each animal's listed status, identifying characteristics, historical and current distribution, biology, current threats, and conservation efforts.