Texas lizards: identification guide with pictures and facts to help you identify lizards in Texas.
Texas Lizards: Photos and Identification Guide to Common Species
Florida Frogs and Toads: Photos and Identification Guide to Common Species
Florida frogs and toads are spoilt for choice with the Sunshine State’s varied aquatic ecosystems.
On this page, you’ll find a selection of frog and toad species and subspecies that are commonly encountered or hold particular significance in Florida’s natural history, such as the Cope’s Gray Treefrog, Florida Bog Frog, and Southern Leopard Frog, among others.
Florida Mammals: Iconic Species & Subspecies Found in the Sunshine State
Florida is home to a diverse array of mammals that reflect the state’s unique ecosystems, from coastal wetlands to pine forests. This article highlights a selection of especially characteristic, iconic, or regionally notable species and subspecies found in Florida.
Florida Reptiles: 15 Iconic Snakes, Lizards, Turtles & Alligators
Florida reptiles list with pictures and facts – a complete ID guide to well-known reptiles of Florida.
Florida Nature: Wildlife, Ecosystems, and Wild Places
This complete guide to Florida Nature and Florida Wildlife explores the state’s unique ecosystems, iconic animals, seasonal wildlife events, and best natural destinations.
From the Everglades and mangrove forests to manatees, alligators (and crocodiles), and sea turtles, discover the species and wild places that define Florida in this guide for residents and visitors alike.
Florida Snakes: Pictures, Identification, and Habitat Guide
A list of Florida snakes with pictures and ID guides. Discover venomous and non-venomous snake species found in Florida.
Birds of Florida: A Guide to Iconic & Must-See FL Bird Species
Florida’s diverse landscapes—from coastal marshes and mangroves to pine forests, dry scrub, and open wetlands—support an impressive variety of bird species. This guide to the birds of Florida highlights some of the state’s most characteristic, iconic, and regionally notable species, offering a practical starting point for birdwatchers, wildlife enthusiasts, and anyone interested in Florida’s natural history.
Florida Scorpions: Complete Guide to Species, Identification & Habitats
Scorpions are among the most distinctive arachnids found in Florida, though they are far less diverse here than in the deserts of the western United States.
On this page you will find pictures and information on all three types of scorpions found in Florida.
Killer Whale (Orca): Orcinus orca Facts and ID Guide
The killer whale, also known as the orca, is one of the ocean’s most recognizable predators. This fearsome marine mammal is the largest member of the oceanic dolphin family (Delphinidae) – and therefore closely related to familiar ocean animals such as the bottlenose dolphin.
The killer whale has the scientific name Orcinus orca and belongs to the mammalian infraorder Cetacea, which contains all of the world’s whales, dolphins and porpoises.
With its bold black-and-white pattern, complex social life, and flexible hunting strategies, the orca has captivated people around the world for centuries.
On this page is a complete guide to this intelligent apex predator.
