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Our mission, should we choose to accept it, will be to find the worm Chaetopterus pergamentaceus from its type locality of „Antilles.“ Armed with that informative location description (thanks, Cuvier), Jenna’s keen sense of worm-dar, and Google Earth, we gladly accepted the mission and headed off to
current, the right amount of protection from the waves, and, to add an element of danger

Pristis pectinata The sawfish derives its name from its elongated, blade-like snout, that is studded with „teeth“. While they look similar to sharks, they are actually highly derived rays. The smalltooth sawfish is one of five species of sawfishes found worldwide. Historically, the species had a
Danger to Humans Humans are not in any direct danger from the sawfish.

What is it?  World Turtle Day, celebrated on May 23 each year, is a global observance aimed at increasing awareness about the importance of protecting turtles and tortoises and their rapidly disappearing habitats. It was founded in 2000 by the nonprofit organization American Tortoise Rescue in Mali
Despite their importance, turtles and tortoises are in danger.

Limpkins, Aramus guarauna, are medium-sized wading birds with long legs and long, slightly curved beaks. Their bodies are covered in brown feathers, and their heads and elongated necks are accented with white flecks. They’re usually found in freshwater wetlands, swamps and mangroves. They are oft
Life on Earth Unique dove species is the dodo of the Caribbean and in similar danger

Imagine trying to piece together a picture of marine species living 40 million years ago based on the flimsiest of evidence: an assortment of small pieces of calcite no longer than half an inch. Invertebrate paleontologists who work with sea stars, commonly known as starfish, face this difficulty
Life on Earth Unique dove species is the dodo of the Caribbean and in similar danger

Cetorhinus maximus This slow-moving migratory shark is the second largest fish, growing as long as 40 feet and weighing over 5 tons. It is often sighted swimming close to the surface, huge mouth open, filtering 2,000 tons of seawater per hour over its complicated gills to scoop up zooplankton. Ba
Basking sharks are passive and no danger to humans in general, but they are large

If you see an injured or dead sea turtle, call the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Division of Law Enforcement at 1-888-404-FWCC.  What to do when you see a sea turtle on the beach  Sea turtles are ancient and fascinating creatures, and seeing one is always a special experi
disorient nesting females and hatchlings, leading them away from the ocean and into danger

The remnants of an Indian village destroyed by war almost two centuries ago reveal the Seminoles were actually blending into the American melting pot before they were driven to the swamps of South Florida, say Florida Museum of Natural History researchers. In a search for clues to what life w
Warned of the approaching danger by a black ally of the Seminoles, the Indian residents

Researchers have discovered the great white shark, one of the most feared ocean predators, can occasionally become prey for the mysterious cookiecutter shark, a lone predator one-tenth its size. When feeding, the cookiecutter shark bites its victim and then rotates to remove a plug of flesh,
Life on Earth Unique dove species is the dodo of the Caribbean and in similar danger

A new study co-authored by University of Florida researchers provides details on the first cookiecutter shark attack on a live human, a concern as warm summer waters attract more people to the ocean. The study currently online and appearing in the July print edition of Pacific Science warns t
Life on Earth Unique dove species is the dodo of the Caribbean and in similar danger