{"id":36628,"date":"2025-11-07T00:36:08","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T00:36:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/36628\/"},"modified":"2025-11-07T00:36:08","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T00:36:08","slug":"refuge-provides-update-on-wildlife-sanibel-captiva","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/36628\/","title":{"rendered":"Refuge provides update on wildlife – SANIBEL-CAPTIVA"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The J.N. \u201cDing\u201d Darling National Wildlife Refuge reported that white pelicans were recently spotted again. Also, an American Alligator \u2014 Florida\u2019s state reptile \u2014 was seen relaxing in the sunshine on the edge of the water. Half standing and half floating, its feet touched the bottom and nose poked out above the water. The sight showcases alligators\u2019 ability to manipulate their bodies in water. As they are cold-blooded and ectothermic \u2014 meaning they rely on external heat sources \u2014 alligators lie in the sun to thermoregulate their bodies. This boosts their metabolism and helps keep the keystone species healthy. The J.N. \u201cDing\u201d Darling National Wildlife Refuge is at 1 Wildlife Drive, Sanibel.<\/p>\n


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