Panther Island Adventures!

Panther Island is 2,800 acres of restored wetland and upland habitats situated in the northwest corner of Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary's 13,000 acres. It is home to numerous plants and animals including the Florida panther and the iconic wood stork.
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Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Critter of the Week Jan. 17, 2011: Big Cypress Fox Squirrel



The Big Cypress fox squirrel (Sciurus niger avicennia)  is a subspecies of the Eastern fox squirrel. I am not sure what the population is on Panther Island, but I know of t least four individuals! Instead of reinventing the wheel, here is a link to information on this cool critter! Big Cypress Fox Squirrel
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