THREAT LEVEL: least concern animals

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

How many species of shark exist?

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

Where does a turtle lay her eggs?

By Stacey Venzel Nest-building is not just a task left to the birds. While turtles do not pick up sticks

By Stacey Venzel Turtles do not celebrate their birthdays quite like humans, but that does not mean we are unable

Hooded Seal (Cystophora cristata)

Adult hooded seals have black heads and silver-gray coats with dark blotches of varying sizes and shapes across their bodies.

What is bathymetry?

From NOAA The term "bathymetry" originally referred to the ocean's depth relative to sea level, although it has come to

What is hydrography?

Hydrography is the science that measures and describes the physical features of bodies of water. Hydrography is the science that

By Blaise Jones Sharks possess a very adaptable physiology which lets them thrive in almost any environment the ocean has

Two of the most powerful and prehistoric-looking turtles in the world are the common snapping turtle and the alligator snapping

Do tortoises swim?

Do tortoises swim? What about terrapins? Do all turtles and their relatives swim? Stacey Venzel, author of Today's Dinosaurs: A

To learn more, please go to the official page for Today's Dinosaurs: A Complete Guide to Turtles, Terrapins, and Tortoises

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