Larry Perez is a lifelong resident of Miami who has spent over fifteen years working in south Floridarsquo;s natural areas. During his career, he has worked as a naturalist for Miami-Dade Parks and Recreation, and as a ranger for Biscayne and Everglades National Parks. Larry is a graduate of Florida International University where he completed programs in park and recreation management and environmental studies. He is also the author ofWords on the Wilderness: A History of Place Names in South Floridarsquo;s National Parks(ECity Publishing, 2007) and maintains a healthy fascination with lizards and snakes.