THREAT LEVEL: least concern animals

The following animals are considered LEAST CONCERN by the International Union for Conservation and Natural Resources (IUCN):

Amazon River Dolphin (Inia geoffrensis) aka Boto

PHYLUM: Chordata CLASS: Mammalia ORDER: Cetacea FAMILY: Iniidae GENUS: Inia SPECIES: geoffrensis TOOTHED or TOOTHLESS (BALEEN): Toothed FRESHWATER, SALTERWATER or

Why do scientists measure sea surface temperatures?

Sea surface temperature provides fundamental information on the global climate system. Because the ocean covers 71 percent of Earth's surface, scientists

Which species is named for a student who famously upset his teacher?

Also known as the “dense-beaked whale,” the Blainville’s Beaked Whale is named for Henri Marie Ducrotay de Blainville (1777-1850), a

What is the difference between a hurricane watch and warning?

A warning means that hurricane conditions are expected whereas a watch means that conditions are possible. Hurricane warnings indicate that

How do bull sharks swim in freshwater?

By Earl Filskov There are currently 368 known species of sharks in the world. Only 20 out of the 368

Which cetacean is a “Common Rorqual”?

Known by nicknames like Razorback, Finback, and Common Rorqual, the Fin Whale is the second largest animal in the

Why are vaquitas disappearing?

By Amber Friend Why are Vaquita Disappearing? Vaquitas largest threat is a large fishing net called a "gillnet". Fishermen use

How many species of penguin are there?

By Valerie Clark There are 18 species of penguins, and they are all found in the southern hemisphere. Some experts

Roti Island Snake-necked Turtle (Chelodina mccordi)

Taxonomy Class: Reptilia Order: Testudines Family: Chelidae Genus: Chelodina Species: mccordi Description The Roti Island snake-necked turtle is a moderate-sized