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Pronghorns

They are one of the speediest animals on our planet, running up to 53 miles an hour. Although not an antelope, they are known as such because of their resemblance to true antelopes of the old world.          

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September 16, 2015
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Poisonwood

Poisonwood is a flowering tree in the cashew family, abundant throughout Big Pine Key. If the sap of the tree touches you, it has a similar effect as poison oak, causing red blistering welts. Beware! It’s a good idea to wear long sleeves when out in the Florida bush.      

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October 27, 2014
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The Hermit Crab

I saw a beautiful shell underneath my stilt house and when I picked it up to investigate, a living crab was stuffed inside. I placed it closer to the water but the next day it was underneath the house again in the same place. I like to think that it might have been headed for […]

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April 7, 2014
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Dead Pilot Whale

Last night while kayaking off No Name Key during the sunset and moonrise, I saw a dead pilot whale. This was one of fifty-one whales stranded ten days ago on the edge of  Everglades National Park  (it made national news). Twenty-two  whales beached themselves and eleven of the fifty-one  found their way to Snipes Point,  […]

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December 16, 2013
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