Dein Suchergebnis zum Thema: danger

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

Urobatis jamaicensis These rays have a round pectoral disc and rounded pelvic fins, no dorsal fins on their short tail, and a venomous spine set back near their small caudal (tail) fin. They prefer sandy bottoms and shallow waters in the Gulf of Mexico and surrounding area of the western Atlantic
Danger to Humans Tail spine of a yellow stingray.

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

All of our science and research related news is on our Science site. Each article has full source and media contact info. Recent research news See all Research + Collections Articles
Mar 17, 2025 Unique dove species is the dodo of the Caribbean and in similar danger

Hardwood hammocks are home to many threatened and endangered plant species. Tropical hardwood hammocks are found along both coasts of south Florida as well as throughout the Everglades and Florida Keys. In the northern portion of the Everglades, hammocks are dominated by trees of temperate
endangered species: a species in danger of becoming extinct that is protected by

Manta Manta birostris This is the largest ray in the world, its ‚wing span‘ averaging about 22 feet across, but measured at almost 30 feet in rare cases. It has distinct triangular pectoral wings that arch backwards, and cephalic fins on either side of its mouth that can be unfurled and angl
Danger to Humans Mantas are of minimal danger to humans.

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

2024 was an exceptionally calm year for shark bites. Worldwide, there were only 47 unprovoked attacks, down 22 from the previous year and well below the 10-year average of 70. Four of last year’s attacks resulted in fatalities, also a significant reduction from recent years. The International Sha
Pregnant females often navigate upstream, where there are fewer predators that pose a danger

The Hawaiian Islands once had over 800 different types of snails. Scientists estimate that nearly half have been lost to extinction in recent history, due to predation by introduced species and habitat loss. Summary Hawaiian Snails Carelia bicolor, Achatinella vittata, and Achatinella rosea
those, only 15 can still be found alive today and most of those are in imminent danger

Hardwood hammocks provide habitat for many threatened and endangered species. Threatened and endangered species residing in tropical hardwood hammocks include numerous trees, shrubs, and vines. Hammock trees currently listed as threatened or endangered include: brittle thatch palm (Thrinax
endangered species: a species in danger of becoming extinct that is protected by