Fish and Wildlife Service (2015) lists birds such as the Least Turn (Sterna antillarum), Piping Plover (Charadrius melodus), and Rufa Red Knot (Calidris canutus rufa) as endangered and threatened. Previously, Bald Eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) were listed as endangered, however their populations have stabilized and are now protected under the federal Bald Eagle and Golden Eagle Act. Mammals such as the Gray Bat (Myotis grisescens), Indiana Bat (Myotis sodalis), and Northern Long Eared Bats (Myotis septentrionalis) are endangered and threatened and the Meramec River watershed is designated as critical habitat for the Indiana Bat. Plants such as the Decurrent False Aster (Boltonia decurrens), Mead’s Milkweed (Asclepias meadii), and Running Buffalo Clover (Trifolium stolonifereum) are federally endangered or threatened. Aquatic organisms such as the Hine’s Emerald Dragonfly (Somatochlora hineana), Ozark Hellbender (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis bishop) and an abundance of mussels such as the Pink Mucket (Lampsilis abrupta), Scale Shell (Leptodea leptodon), Sheepnose (Plethobasus cyphyus), Snuffbox (Epioblasma triquetra), and Spectaclecase (Cumberlandia monodonta) are federally endangered.…
Loggerhead Turtles In this image, there is a beach and there is a large caution sign for people to know that this area is restricted. Some letters are in bold and in all caps, while other writing underneath this is in a smaller font and all lower case. Underneath the smaller font it says,” Protected by Federal and State Laws.”…
I have a one-year old female red ear slider turtle that is about two inches in length. I will begin from the top of her head down to her tail. Her head is what makes her distinct to the type of turtle she is. My turtle is a female so in this case she has a pointed shape to her nose. Her head is green in color with light green and yellow vertical stripes that run all the way around her face.…
Caretta caretta, loggerhead sea turtles are one of the most abundant turtle species in the United States. The loggerhead lives in some of the most frigid waters, and typically live near the coast, frequenting North Carolina as well as Florida. These sea turtles have massive, log-like heads, and extremely strong jaws for munching on shellfish. Loggerheads are ominvores and typically masticate creatures such as horseshoe crab, mussels, clams, fish and jellyfish, while sometimes eating seaweed as well. Not only are loggerheads abundant, they are also some of the most intelligent species on Earth.…
Our staff at Wild Canyon doesn't just organize, promote and book exciting vacation adventures—we live them. The Sea Turtle Release Program in Los Cabos showcases that adventurous spirit and attention to detail that keep fans constantly returning for action-packed holiday adventures in the popular Los Cabos–Baja vacation corridor. The sea turtle protection program is one of the greatest attractions for nature and wildlife enthusiasts who want more out of travel than just relaxing on a beach. That's why we teamed up with the EcoPlan nonprofit organization to chronicle one of the most fascinating hands-on experiences that ecology-minded tourists and their adventure-loving families can find anywhere on Earth. Why the Sea Turtle Protection Program Is Needed…
Have you ever wondered how rodeo contestants don’t have any fear towards riding the animals they ride or risk getting seriously injured for a few minutes of fun? Rodeo is unique in the world of sport that consists of many different things, not just about winning or losing. Rodeos are competitions that are defined as judged or timed events, but mostly timed. The judges events consists of bareback riding, bull riding, and saddle bronc riding. The timed events consists of barrel racing, tie down roping, team roping, steer wrestling, and calf roping.…
The Manatee is a cute and big sea mammal weighing 440 - 1300 pounds and -14 feet! It's about the weight of a polar bear! Also a Manatee is like a platform you can stand on! It has a oval shaped head and oval shaped flippers that are used like paddles to help them move at a nice speed of 16 miles an hour. They can live to be about 40 years in the wild.…
Edward Hoagland is an animal lover at heart, saying that he has owned “dogs, cats, turtles, snakes, alligators, pigeons, possums, goats” while he was in his home state of Connecticut (Stuttering Foundation). He writes about animals and their conservations often. He has many works, 60 years’ worth, of conservation of animals fueled by this relentless desire to write for animals who cannot write for themselves (Stuttering Foundation). An example of these animals that need a voice are turtles. Turtles are a less familiar species that are easily overlooked by humans.…
The objective of this literature review is to examine and compile prior research about the effects that red-eared slider turtles have on other freshwater turtles everywhere in the world. Discussion Red-eared…
Edward Hoagland is an animal lover at heart saying that he has owned “dogs, cats, turtles, snakes, alligators, pigeons, possums, goats” while he was in his home state of Connecticut (Stuttering Foundation). He writes of animals and their conservations often. In fact, it’s his signature as an author. He has many works, 60 years’ worth, of conservation of animals fueled by this relentless desire to write for animals who cannot write for themselves (Stuttering Foundation). Turtles may seem like they don’t need much because they tend to eat and lounge all day, but this is not the case.…
The American alligator is found in the south-eastern USA through Florida and Louisiana also through the southern parts of Georgia, they live in fresh water environments. Smaller alligators are known to eat fish, small mammals and birds, but lager adults are known to attack larger animals such as deer and smaller other alligators. The most distinctive features for the alligator is it has a muscular tail half the total body length. These animals are on less concern because there are one-million of then left in the world and that’s a lot but the biggest threat of their death is water pollution. They have scales that are green, grey, black, brown and yellow that helps then hide in the water from their prey.…
“The World on the Turtle’s Back” Analysis Essay “The World on the Turtle’s Back” is an Iroquois myth that attempts to explain the creation of the world through the usage of fable and folktale-like elements. It also utilizes many different forms of language and expression in order to create a coherent story that feels surreal while maintaining an almost wistful atmosphere. All in all, the myth accomplishes its goal of “teaching” about the creation of the world and the Iroquois culture while employing unique, yet appropriate usage of language. The genre of the story is a myth, as it states in the title.…
I often find myself prey to emotions and impulses I cannot control. When I feel overwhelmed, I feel like the walls are closing in and I need to claw my way out of my skin. Sometimes I will be sitting with my family and all I can think about is what a disappointment I am. For many years I have thought this meant that I am troubled in a way that one else is, and that is the most daunting experience: believing that you go through your entire life alone and misunderstood.…
The turtles are slaughtered for their eggs, meat, hide, and their shells. This may impact natural sex ratios of hatchlings and increase the likelihood of disease outbreaks for sea turtles. Sea turtles suffer from poaching and over fishing. They are facing habitat destruction and accidental capture in fishing gear. Climate change has an impact on turtle nesting sites.…
Turtles vs. Tortoises Turtles and tortoises may seem like the same animal to many people but in fact, they have many differences between the two of them. They are both pretty common pets but the misunderstanding that they have the same care needs because they are basically the same animal have dire consequences for these animals. That is why it is important to know the differences between turtles and tortoises. General physical appearance is one of the major differences between the two if you look close enough. Tortoises have a more round, dome-shaped shell.…