Join us for a morning of learning and fun in the new Water Shapes Florida exhibit as we read the book Kobee Manatee Heading Home to Florida! This award-winning book, written by Robert Scott Thayer and illustrated by Lauren Gallegos, follows the adventures of Kobee and his ocean friends as t
Along the way, they encounter danger, excitement, and learn about the importance
Numerous threatened and endangered species reside in Florida’s rocky pinelands Numerous threatened and endangered species occur in the rocky pinelands of south Florida, including: silver thatch palm (Coccothrinax argentata) big pine partridge pea (Cassia keyensis) pride-of-big-pine (Stru
Photo © Kenneth Krysko Glossary terms on page: endangered species: a species in danger
Gymnura micrura This diamond-shaped ray is much wider than it is long, usually 3 to 4 feet wide, and its short tail lacks the ray’s usual spine. It can vary from light brown to gray to greenish, with lighter or darker spots, and can manipulate its shading to blend better into its background. It i
Danger to Humans This is a small ray that does not possess a spine.
Numerous threatened and endangered species reside in the estuarine and marine waters of the Everglades region. Threatened species of marine and estuarine habitats: piping plover (Charadrius melodus) [Not shown] Endangered species of marine and estuarine habitats: Glossary ter
endangered species: a species in danger of becoming extinct that is protected by
The nine-banded armadillo, Dasypus novemcinctus, is a medium-size, armored mammal that is mostly nocturnal and lives in a great deal of the Americas. It is fairly common throughout Florida except for the Keys, Everglades and Big Cypress swamp. 1: They come in quadruplets. Nine-banded armadillos ne
many common parasites, and rabies in armadillos is very rare, but there is some danger
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Mar 17, 2025 Unique dove species is the dodo of the Caribbean and in similar danger
When most people think of venomous snakes, they think of species that have the capability of inflicting severe pain or death to those unfortunate enough to be bitten. In Florida, we have six such species: the Harlequin Coralsnake, the Eastern Copperhead, the Florida Cottonmouth, the Pygmy Rattlesna
 Therefore, although these snake species do produce venom, they pose no danger to
Centroscyllium fabricii This small, dark-colored shark has a stout body, somewhat small fins, and large oval eyes that are reflective green. It has two dorsal fins, each with a strong, sharp spine, and the second fin being somewhat larger than the first. Because they live at the bottom of the con
Danger to Humans The black dogfish poses no danger to humans.
Rostroraja eglanteria This diamond-shaped skate is generally a brown to gray color with darker spots and bars and some irregular lighter shapes. It is named for the translucent areas on either side of its rostral ridge, the triangle of its pointed snout. These skates live in the northwestern A
Danger to Humans Danger to humans is extremely low.
Unfortunately, there are many species of rays and skates that are considered threatened and endangered. One example, the common skate (Dipturus batis) is now considered critically endangered by the World Conservation Union (IUCN). In fact, the IUCN Red List includes 547 species of elasmobranchs of w
IUCN Red List includes 547 species of elasmobranchs of which at least 20% are in danger
