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Rare, Threatened and Endangered Species Geoff Rosenaw Heather Acquilano Carmen Huntsman

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Rare, Threatened and Endangered Species

Geoff Rosenaw

Heather Acquilano

Carmen Huntsman

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Defenitions

Endangered

Threatened

Rare

Endangered Species Act

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Puma concolor coryi

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Abundance

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Current News 4/19/10

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Florida Black Bear

Ursus

Americanus

Floridanus

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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.

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Why are they Threatened?

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HOW YOU CAN HELP

• Adopt a Bear

• Become a Florida Activist

• License plate for Florida wildlife

• Habitat for Bears Campaign Educational Materials

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Manatee

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Facts

• Description

• Habitat

• Behavior

• Legal protection

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Manatees are Endangered

• Why?

• What can we do?

• Florida Manatee Recovery Plan