Will I See Alligators or Crocodiles in Key West?
Probably not. Key West almost never gets alligators, which prefer fresh water. There’s simply not enough fresh water in Key[…]
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Tarpon in Key West
Tarpon are not only gifted with a Latin name that sounds like a Roman gladiator– Megalops Atlanticus! But they are impressively[…]
Read moreUnique Animal Subspecies of the Lower Keys
Lots of people don’t even know that when you see a raccoon or a rat snake in the lower Florida Keys, you[…]
Read moreWhat’s the Best Time of Year to Visit Key West?
Great question! There are a several factors to consider when planning a visit to Key West: weather, crowds, hurricanes, and[…]
Read moreThe Amazing History of the Key West Lighthouse
In modern times, Whitehead Point features the iconic buoy claiming “90 Miles to Cuba, Southernmost Point, Continental U.S.A..” Camera-toting tourists[…]
Read moreKey West’s Creepy, Crawly, Giant Land Crabs!
Key West’s urban landscape hides plenty of wildlife, if you know where to look. Cardisoma guanhumi, also known as the[…]
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