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It was on an early morning during the fall, a Monday. We were all getting ready for a “long” trip. The four of us, each carrying a thick, heavy duffle bag. Cramming in our oversized bags, only two could fit in the trunk of our small white sedan. The sedan was about as small as a smart car. We decided to put the remaining bags at our feet. “Shotgun,” I yelled. In the back of my mind, I knew calling for the front passenger seat was a bad idea when I saw one of the duffle bag taking up the whole…

I fear this will be the last thing I ever write. I’ve never been a superstitious man but I did enjoy reading about ghosts and the like but i've never really taken them seriously. However in this story that is not the case. I guess I should start with the beginning. The year is 2013, society has gotten their heads out and stopped worrying about the end of the world, but for me, it was the beginning of the end. When I was 14 I learned about this website called thefl!pside.net. It was a…

of the pistol. After Dave clears out of the way, my dad hops down into the water filled ditch and detaches the trap from the convulsive yet lifeless raccoon. He tosses it up onto the side of the road and begins to reset the trap, while Phil and Dave repeat the same steps on the other side of the road. After they stop twitching, we load the raccoons into the back of Dave’s…

This snake is destroying your home and you don’t even know it and it’s right there. The Burmese Python, this python is over throwing the Everglades of Florida. This snake could kill you hometown. The Burmese Python is changing the people in Florida. People in Florida near the everglades are being a little too risky they are going out to the everglades and killing the python’s, the text states “To address the problem, the state’s Fish and Wildlife Commission is sponsoring ts first-ever python…

The Disney movie “ Pocahontas” was historically without a doubt would be accurate. Every detail in the movie was accurate just like when in the movie when John Smith “ look at this strange looking fella ” it was a raccoon he has never seen one before, so this was one of the very true facts. Also when Pocahontas and John Smith were good friends in the movie and in real life so that was a historical fact because of their friendship. In both the movie and in real life was when Europeans went…

A 23 foot enemy is lurking in the Everglades – and it’s not leaving anytime soon. The invasive python is taking over one of Florida’s precious resources. This reptile is dangerous, from its unhinged jaw down to the end of its 200 pound body. With its carnivorous instinct, the python is literally eating this habitat up. Additionally, the python isn’t native to Florida or the United States. Furthermore, people are purchasing pythons as an alternative to pets. The Burmese python is threatening the…

endangered their species is still thriving. The red panda is very unique in the way of their family. Their name references that they are a close relative to the panda but, science has proven that wrong. Red pandas are more closely related to, Pinnipeds, raccoons, skunks and mustelids. Pinnipeds include, seal and walrus and mustelids include, weasels, otter, martens and…

ABOUT THE CHIPPEWA INDIANS The Chippewa indians are a large North American tribe. They speak the Algonquian language. The Algonquian language is a music-like language. Aaniin (pronounced ah-neen) is a friendly greeting, while Miigwech (pronounced mee-gwetch) means “Thank you.” The Chippewa pursued a nomadic life. They live in dome-shaped houses of 15-20 ft. These houses are called wigwams. These were built by women and given a small hole in the roof to allow smoke to escape, just like tepees.…

elements into a beaker and just pouring it onto any nonliving thing but that didn't work. Until the other day, I poured the liquid onto a bag and it became a duck. I couldn't believe my eyes. I poured some of the liquid onto a sweater and it became a raccoon.…

Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life to Nature Coast aka “The Original Florida,” where a world of historic and natural wonders are plentiful, from numerous parks, preserves, beautiful, crystal-clear springs, rivers and estuaries, spectacular, freshwater lakes, wildlife refuges, and over 25 nature-based recreational sites. Once regarded as "the lonesome leg" of Florida, this 980,000 acres (4,000 km2) area, stretching along the Big Bend area from Apalachee Bay to Anclote Key, is the…