Not that you’d be likely to see any of these bashful animals whilst on holiday but let’s point them out just in case. Rat snakes (alternatively called Chicken snakes due to their taste for chickens!) are so common across the state of Florida and easily tamed by humans that they’re often kept as pets, despite the likelihood that they’ll grow up to 6ft in length. Back in the wild though, they play a very important role in the local Floridian ecosystems by keeping rodents at bay, hence the name Rat snakes! Unlike the UK, some of Florida’s resident snakes are venomous to humans, here’s the deadly list; Copperhead, Cottonmouth, Rattlesnake, Timber Rattlesnake, Dusky Pigmy Rattler and the yellow striped Coral Snake.
Florida Panthers The Florida panther is a highly endangered type of cougar (Puma concolor) that survives in the low pinelands, palm forests, and swamps of southern Florida in the United States. These animals are currently only occupying five percent of their historic range. Today there are about eighty to one hundred living panthers. There are many biological issues concerning the Florida panther that include: habitat loss and fragmentation, automobile accidents, territorial disputes among panthers, inbreeding, and disease. A major concern to non scientists is the danger to domestic animals and livestock.
. The increased human activity at the US/Mexico border which includes vehicle patrols, military and police actions, illegal immigration, and artificial lighting are destroying the fragile ecosystem that the Jaguarundi need in order to survive and thrive. The “Border Wall” separating the two countries restricts its ability to move and communicating during mating season. Another danger the Jaguarundi encounters, especially in the south, are hunters who value Jaguarundi furs. There is no formidable force working for the preservation of the Jaguarundi, the fact that the exact population for this big cat is unknown makes it difficult for conservation groups to petition the respective governments for assistance.
Bio 100 Homework due 11/05/12 Name : Nicholas Oliveira Go to the website on cheetah conservation www.Cheetah.org and read the following sections under the tabs About Cheetahs: Intro, Genetic Diversity, & Race for Survival 1. Why are cheetahs endangered? Our attitudes and misconceptions about these species have led to their endangerment because many people deal with their fear by eliminating predators. 2. What are the 5 most common causes of extinction?
Support for your claim: The declining number of Florida panthers is a topic of concern as this could leave a gap in the natural ecology of Florida and adversely affect all the members of this ecological chain. One main reason for dwindling of panthers was stated as poor survival rate of panther kittens. To deal with this problem, authorities looked up outcrossing (with Female Pumas from Texas region) as an ideal solution to increase the survival rate of panther kittens. The resultant offspring were of a robust nature destined to live a longer life in contrast with the purebreds as inbreeding is shown to have negative influence on the health rate of the kittens. The adult panthers of the outcrossed breed where again backcrossed with the Florida panthers.
They can weigh up to 200 pounds and are native to jungles and grassy marshes. The Burmese is a highly carnivorous species; their diet consists of many different types of animals including mammals, birds, and reptiles of appropriate size to fit into their mouth. These pythons tend not to eat every day; they spend most of the day warming up from the sun, providing them with the necessary energy to hunt. Once food is obtained, depending on the size of the meal they will spend a few days to several weeks absorbing heat to digest there food. The Burmese was introduced by human mediated transport.
As of now, no funding has been granted. The Nile monitor has heavily impacted the native species because of its diet. For example, with the American gator being on the “threatened” list, with the Nile monitor feeding on the young gators or even the nests of eggs, which could potentially bump the gator on to the endangered list. Some efforts have been made to try to trap the Nile monitors in Florida, but without the proper funding, it has been too costly to continue. Until the money is right with the state, the war of habitation is being won by the Nile
Roaming cats are susceptible to attack by other animals, to trapping by angry neighbours, and most of all, to traffic accidents. Despite leash laws in most communities, mauled cats often turn up in veterinarians’ offices and city pounds. A cat raised with dogs may not recognize a dangerous dog quickly enough. Also, coyotes are a concern in most parts of Canada, including suburban areas, as most domestic cats have lost the degree of wariness they need to protect themselves against wild predators. A cat is also unequipped to protect itself against traps set out by angry neighbours.
They are also diurnal. Gila monsters lay 2 to 13 eggs and they mate in the spring but don’t lay them until summer. The mother doesn’t stay home with her babies.The gila monster’s prey is small birds and animals, mice, insects and eggs. Gila monsters are the only poisonous lizard in America. If you annoy gila monsters they grab you and not do let go.
Helen Szazy Mr. Stettes English 101 April 24th, 2009 The TNR project Stray and feral cats are a serious problem in the United States. They can be found wherever there is a good food source for them, such as alleys and abandoned buildings. The TNR project was created because past methods of trying to solve this problem were not very successful. TNR stands for trap-neuter-release. The cats are humanly trapped, then taken to the veterinarians, or wherever the event is taking place.