Laura A. Brandt

The American Alligator: An Indicator Species for Everglades Restoration

Rebecca G. Harvey, Frank J. Mazzotti, and Laura A. Brandt

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet.

Climate Change Adaptation: New Perspectives for Natural Resource Management and Conservation

Rebecca G. Harvey, Laura A. Brandt, and Frank J. Mazzotti

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet.

Alligator Abundance and Hydrology (2003–2013): What Long-term Monitoring Can Tell Us about Everglades Restoration

Rebecca G. Harvey, Jeff Beauchamp, Robin Bijlani, Frank J. Mazzotti, and Laura A. Brandt

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Environmental Literacy and Sustainability

Considerations for Building Climate-based Species Distribution Models

David N. Bucklin, Mathieu Basille, Stephanie S. Romañach, Laura A. Brandt, Frank J. Mazzotti, yJames I. Watling
Otros contactos: Venetia S. Briggs-Gonzalez, Eric Suarez, yAaron I. Chimelis

The American Crocodile: An Indicator Species for Everglades Restoration

Rebecca G. Harvey, Michiko Squires, Jeff Beauchamp, Frank J. Mazzotti, yLaura A. Brandt
Otros contactos: Venetia S. Briggs-Gonzalez, Eric Suarez, yAaron I. Chimelis

The American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) is a top predator that lives along the southern tip of peninsular Florida. Crocodiles inhabit saltwater, brackish water, or freshwater near coastal areas in mangrove-lined ponds, creeks, coves, man-made ponds, and canals. In 1975, the American crocodile was federally listed as an endangered species. Conservation and management have helped the south Florida crocodile population rebound, resulting in its downlisting to threatened in 2007. However, habitat modification and decreased freshwater flow to estuaries still present ongoing concerns for this threatened species.

Climate Changes, Shifting Ranges: Climate Change Effects on Wildlife in the Florida Everglades and Keys

Larry Perez, James I. Watling, David Bucklin, Mathieu Basille, Frank J. Mazzotti, Stephanie S. Romañach, yLaura A. Brandt
Otros contactos: Eric Suarez, Venetia S. Briggs-Gonzalez, yAaron I. Chimelis

Where do the animals go when the sea rises? Learn the probable futures of Florida panthers and other south Florida wildlife in this 5-page fact sheet. It explains how a changing climate could impact wild animals.­

Have you seen a skinny alligator in south Florida?

Justin R. Dalaba, Michiko Squires, Justin R. Dalaba, Laura A. Brandt, yFrank J. Mazzotti
Otros contactos: Venetia S. Briggs-Gonzalez, Eric Suarez, yAaron I. Chimelis

The American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) is an effective indicator for restoration of more natural patterns of water levels and flows through the Everglades. The Florida Everglades is a highly modified system, so monitoring health of alligators can inform how different areas of this large ecosystem are doing. Based on an increase in reports of very skinny alligators, biologists and natural resource managers are seeking help from the public to better understand where and when this problem occurs. This fact sheet serves as a guide for citizen scientists on how to score alligator body condition and report sightings of very skinny or unhealthy alligators.

Have you seen a skinny alligator in south Florida? [brochure]

Michiko Squires, Avishka Godehewa, Justin R. Dalaba, Justin R. Dalaba, Laura A. Brandt, yFrank J. Mazzotti
Otros contactos: Eric Suarez, Aaron I. Chimelis, yVenetia S. Briggs-Gonzalez

Alligator biologists and natural resource managers need your help! Be a citizen scientist and help track alligator health and body condition throughout the greater Everglades ecosystem.