Florida panthers near extinction in Naples refuge
The Florida panther remains near extinction with only 20 to 50 individuals alive. Most reside in the Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge near Naples, needing large hunting ranges. Males weigh 100 to 160 pounds and females 60 to 100 pounds. They hunt mainly at night for cooler conditions.
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Manatee migrates seasonally and faces multiple threats
The manatee spends winter in Florida waters and may migrate to Louisiana or Virginia in summer. It is endangered and threatened by motorboats off the Florida coast. Pollution and hunting have also harmed this water mammal despite 100 plus years of protective laws.
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Alligator Facts: Gulf Coast Resident Size and Strength
The American alligator inhabits Gulf Coast regions. Adults reach about 12 feet. Males weigh 450 to 550 pounds while females weigh around 160 pounds. Their jaws can deliver about 3 000 pounds of bite force.
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Roseate Spoonbill Wings Fade to Feather Trade History
The roseate spoonbill shows bright pink wing patches. In the 1800s hunters killed many for plumage used in feather crafts. After Everglades National Park was established in 1947 the species began to recover.
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