The Truth About Iconic Florida

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When people think of Florida and visiting the sights, what do they think of? For most people, it’s some combination of alligators, flamingos, manatees, and sea turtles with a sprinkling of Disney World, Kennedy Space Center, and the beaches. This episode explores the truth about iconic Florida.

Learn more:

American Flamingo - https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/profiles/birds/waterbirds/american-flamingo
All About Manatees- https://myfwc.com/education/wildlife/manatee/facts-and-information/ .
All About Sea Turtles- https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/wildlife/sea-turtle/where-to-view/

How You Can Help:

View Manatees Responsibly - https://myfwc.com/education/wildlife/manatee/viewing-guidelines/
Help Keep Our Sea Turtles Safe - https://myfwc.com/research/wildlife/sea-turtles/florida/faq/.
Visit Real Florida When Vacationing or Staycationing: https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails OR https://www.nps.gov/state/fl/index.htm OR https://www.visitflorida.com/travel-ideas/articles/outdoors-nature-florida-wildlife-refuges/

Sources for this Episode:

John Audubon’s journal entries - www.audubon.org/birds-of-america/american-flamingo
George Archibald McCall - www.google.com/books/edition/Letters_from_the_Frontiers/bA0EZPPKc_QC?hl=en&gbpv=1&bsq=flamingo
Kennedy Space Center - www.kennedyspacecenter.com/blog/07/the-wild-side-of-kennedy-space-center
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - www.fws.gov/refuge/merritt-island/visit-us/activities
Disney Wildnerness Preserve - www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/places-we-protect/the-disney-wilderness-preserve/
UF/IFAS Assessment: Coconut Palm - https://assessment.ifas.ufl.edu/assessments/cocos-nucifera/

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