Our Mission:
To educate the general public about these frequently misunderstood animals, promote conservation of all wildlife, especially reptiles and amphibians, and to encourage cooperation between amateur and professional herpetologists toward a broader and deeper knowledge of this fascinating field.
Next Speaker :
2018-07-25
Daniel Parker : The Road and the Forest - The wildlife of a historic natural area in Central Florida and the road that divides it. click for more/less infoThis presentation will cover an extensive University of Central Florida (UCF) study on the impacts of State Road 40 on wildlife in Ocala National Forest, Marjorie Harris-Carr Greenway, and Silver River State Park in Marion County, Florida. This area is known in herpetological circles as the former home of Ross Allen's Reptile Institute at Silver Springs, but it's rich history goes much deeper than that. This presentation will include tidbits on the colorful history of the area, the results of a radio telemetry study on box turtles and gopher tortoises, and notes on other herpetological projects.
Daniel Parker is a biologist with University of Central Florida (UCF) and DRMP. He is also the owner of Sunshine Serpents (www.sunshineserpents.com). Through his company he guides reptile-themed eco tours, gives educational presentations, photographs herps, assists with TV and film production, and breeds captive reptiles. Parker's photographs have appeared in Reptiles, Reptilia, and Herp Nation magazines as well as numerous other publications world wide. His biological interests have involved diverse species. These include indigo snakes, gopher tortoises, sand skinks, Florida black bears, and many established exotics such as the Burmese python. Parker hopes that his work has helped to promote an increased understanding of Florida's natural environment and the wildlife that lives there.
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