by wildfire | Sep 29, 2013 | Legacy SciWorks Posts, Uncategorized
Scientific Name: Gopherus polyphemus. Gopher tortoises live in dry, sandy, upland, and coastal areas of the southeastern United States. Sand hills, roadsides, beaches, coastal dunes, and barrier islands are just some of their natural habitat. They prefer areas with...
by wildfire | Sep 29, 2013 | Legacy SciWorks Posts, Uncategorized
Scientific Name: Colinus virginianus. Bobwhite quail are small, ground-dwelling birds of the fowl family. Adults stand six to seven inches tall and weigh six to seven ounces. Males have a black and white striped head, while females have a brown and white striped head...
by wildfire | Sep 29, 2013 | Legacy SciWorks Posts, Uncategorized
Scientific Name: Ara ararauna. Blue and gold macaws are found in the swamps and forests of South America. Their diet includes nuts, seeds, and fruits. In the wild, macaws help promote forest growth by dropping seeds as they eat, thus spreading seeds throughout the...
by wildfire | Sep 29, 2013 | Legacy SciWorks Posts, Uncategorized
Boa Constrictor Red-tailed boas originate from tropical Central and South America, ranging from Brazil and Columbia north through the country of Mexico. They are commonly found in woodlands, semi-arid forests, and tropical rain forests. These snakes have brown and...
by wildfire | Sep 29, 2013 | Legacy SciWorks Posts, Uncategorized
Scientific Name: Lontra canadensis. The Environmental Park at SciWorks is home to two North American River Otters. Mollie, who was obtained from Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park in Florida, and Otto, who was sent to us from a wildlife rehabilitation facility in...
