Backyard Safari, by Jessica Basham

Backyard Safari

"Backyard Safari" is geared to the reading abilities and interests of 8- to 10-year-olds. The thrust of each monthly column is helping youngsters explore and learn about the world around them. The science-based, conservation-minded "Backyard Safari" column puts the fun in an outdoor "classroom."

The green anole is no chameleon

May 09, 2012

Invasion of the caterpillars

April 10, 2012

Legends of the crow

January 17, 2012

Count birds instead of staying inside this winter

December 05, 2011

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FWC Facts:
The horse conch (Pleuroploca gigantea) is Florida's official state shell. It is a predator that grabs other snails and inserts its toothed tongue to devour soft flesh.

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