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Before Having Gainesville’s First Integrated Waiting Room, Doctor Soldiered in the Air and Sea

— These days, at 90 years old, Dr. Edward Kissam doesn’t remember too well. But by his side, his longtime companion and his daughter help guide the memories, articulating the accomplishments of a man, a soldier, a peacemaker, a casual [...]

January 21, 2016 History, Journalism/Communications, Sports

Do Humans Live on the Galapagos Islands?

Yes—the Galapagos Islands, part of the South American country of Ecuador, have about 25,000 permanent residents, 1,800 temporaries and 5,000 “irregulars,” according to the Galapagos Conservancy. The population has exploded in recent decades: In the early ’70s, only roughly 4,000 [...]

December 27, 2015 Nature & Wildlife, Travel & Culture

New species added: Galapagos marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus hassi) VULNERABLE

Species are in alphabetical order and have an IUCN classification of “Least Concern” unless noted. Species and subspecies are identified by two- and three-word scientific names, respectively. [...]

December 24, 2015 Nature & Wildlife, Photo, Travel & Culture

New species added: Espanola Giant Tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra hoodensis) CRITICALLY ENDANGERED

Species are in alphabetical order and have an IUCN classification of “Least Concern” unless noted. Species and subspecies are identified by two- and three-word scientific names, respectively. [...]

December 21, 2015 Nature & Wildlife, Photo, Travel & Culture

‘The Forgotten War’: New Gainesville Monument Gives Remembrance to Korean War Veterans

When Betty Ann Means’ husband, Korean War veteran Samuel Means, got sick a few years ago, she began to take him to Alachua County’s military monuments. Using the Veterans Memorials in Alachua County catalog, they drove around to the 50 [...]

December 20, 2015 History, Journalism/Communications

New species added: Hawaiian monk seal (Neomonachus schauinslandi) ENDANGERED

Species are in alphabetical order and have an IUCN classification of “Least Concern” unless noted. Species and subspecies are identified by two- and three-word scientific names, respectively. [...]

December 18, 2015 Nature & Wildlife, Photo, Travel & Culture