Field Notes

In-the-Field with the UF Croc Docs

Wildlife biologists working in the Everglades face extreme field conditions while leading critical conservation efforts. Teams like the University of Florida Croc Docs monitor American crocodile an...

Discover the Best Wildlife Viewing Spots in Everglades National Park

Stop by two easy wildlife viewing areas: the Flamingo Marina to see the American crocodile and manatees, and then the Anhinga Trail for American alligators, fish, and beautiful wild orchids.

3 Weeks and 6 Crocodile Species: Searching for Africa's Crocodiles in Gabon & Cote d'Ivoire

On a mission to find and photograph Africa's crocodiles in 3 weeks! There are 7 species of crocodiles, but we only had enough time to find 6 of them. The 7th one is more difficult to reach, so that...

Why Conservation of Crocodilians Matters

They have a lot of teeth, explode out of the murky water to catch food, and are known man-eaters. So why do they need conservation?! The term "Crocodilians" includes 24 species of crocodiles, allig...