Rare, threatened and endangered species

Rare, Threatened and Endangered Species

Geoff Rosenaw

Heather Acquilano

Carmen Huntsman

Defenitions

Endangered

Threatened

Rare

Endangered Species Act

Puma concolor coryi

Abundance

Current News 4/19/10

Florida Black Bear

Ursus

Americanus

Floridanus

Quick Facts

• Height: 2-3 feet (.6-.9m) at shouldersLength: 4-7 feet (1.2-2m) from nose to tip of tailWeight: Males weigh an average of 150-300 lbs (68-158 kg), females are smaller. Exceptionally large males have been known to weigh 500-600 lbs (227-272 kg).Lifespan: Average lifespan is around ten years, though black bears can live upward of 30 years in the wild.

Why are they Threatened?

HOW YOU CAN HELP

• Adopt a Bear

• Become a Florida Activist

• License plate for Florida wildlife

• Habitat for Bears Campaign Educational Materials

Manatee

Facts

• Description

• Habitat

• Behavior

• Legal protection

Manatees are Endangered

• Why?

• What can we do?

• Florida Manatee Recovery Plan