Related to this action, progesterone. 1  Decreases sensitivity to oxytocin. 2  Oxytocin (a hormone from the posterior pituitary) increases the frequency and strength of uterine contractions. 3  During late pregnancy, the progesterone level may drop to 250 mg/day.
Swamp Walks. One of the wildest and most wonderful aspects to hiking in Florida is the availability of swamp walks through many habitats in Florida. These watery wades immerse you in habitats found nowhere else on earth.
Scent mounds are usually placed at or near prominent landmarks, natural or otherwise. This dock along Abbott's Pond is a reliable spot to look for River Otter and American Beaver sign throughout the year. We encountered the above leaf and debris mounds during our weekly Thursday walk on January 7th.