Nature and Animals

Inhabitants of Burnt Store Lakes and nearby areas have encountered alligators from time to time. If you cross paths with an alligator that … a. is in a place considered unacceptable, such as a swimming pool, lanai, garage, etc., b. you consider a threat to people, pets, or property, c. approaches people, or d. doesn’t […]

THE MISSION OF THE PEACE RIVER WILDLIFE CENTER IS TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE SURVIVAL OF NATIVE FLORIDA WILDLIFE THROUGH RESCUE, REHABILITATION, AND EDUCATION PRWC WILDLIFE HOSPITAL Open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for injured or orphaned wildlife intake only. 223 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Punta Gorda, FL 33950 This facility is […]

There are many remarkable things about octopuses—they’re famously intelligent, they have three hearts, their eyeballs work like prisms, they can change color at will, and they can “see” light with their skin. One of the most striking things about these creatures, however, is the fact that each of their eight arms seems to have a […]

Across time, full moons were used to track the seasons. It was a method of timekeeping. The full moons were often given special names that reflected nature’s signs. The moon names used in The Old Farmer’s Almanac come from Native American, Colonial American, or A Guide To Traditional Full Moon other traditional North American sources […]

During the month of January, PRWC admitted 132 animals. Our rehabilitation team released 11 animals back into the wild and transferred one to another wildlife facility. If you encounter injured or orphaned native Florida wildlife in need of care, please bring it to our wildlife hospital located at 223 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., […]

Cockroaches are some of the most enviable species on Earth, thanks to their ability to survive a number of life-threatening situations and come out just fine. For example, a cockroach possesses a higher level of immunity against radiation than humans, (although cockroaches cannot survive a nuclear explosion), it can hold its breath for as long […]

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Houseplants and gardens are good additions to most homes. They can elevate your aesthetic, improve the quality of indoor air, and may even help reduce stress and improve focus, studies show. Some may carry toxic substances that are unsafe for pets, though. Here are 12 to stay away from if you have furry pals at […]