There's a decent variety of mammals in South Florida and the greatest is the rare Florida Panther which is included among others. While I never set out to photograph mammals I have gotten some you'll see in this category.
This is Athena, a panther kitten left behind by its mother in Big Cypress National Preserve in the summer of 2017. She is now an adult panther and can be seen at the Florida panther exhibit at Naples Zoo. Athena’s story began in June 2017 when...
This was one of those times when I felt someone watching me. Sure enough, as I turned to see if I sensed correctly this squirrel was poking around a tree next to me. When I raised my camera it hid behind its tree for a a bit then came back to take...
Raccoons are quite adaptable and can be found just about anywhere in South Florida. They are primarily nocturnal becoming active in the evening and returning to their dens in the morning. This photograph was taken at Corkscrew Swamp and seems to...
Buddy was a feral cat that was one of three that lived in the vegetation behind our condo when we moved in. She was easier to approach with offerings of food and over a few weeks I coaxed her onto our lanai. Eventually, she would come to us for...
This is among my favorite photographs that were not only good photos of a river otter but fun to take as well. While watching a raccoon pursuing something nearby I caught a glimpse of something to my left. When I turned my focus on that I saw this...
The marsh rabbit is found throughout Florida and is distinguished from the cottontail in an important way, it is a strong swimmer and is usually found close to water. In Florida, this habitat includes everything from fresh and brackish marshes to...