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Ermine
Ermine
Scientific name: Mustela erminea
Trophic level: Carnivorous
Mass: 260 g (Male Adult)
Habitat: All Across Canada in every province and territory. They live in woodlands, marshes, meadows, and open areas near forests or bushes.
Family: Mustelidae
Average lifespan: 4-6 years (in the wild)
Average height: Males average at 27cm, and females average at 24cm, with their tail adding another 7.5cm or so to their length.
Class: Mammalia
Extinction Status: Least Concern
Here are just some of the many endangered species on earth:
Here are just some of the many endangered species on earth:
African Wild Dog
African Wild Dog
Scientific name: Lycaon pictus
Trophic level: Carnivorous
Mass: 16-23 kg (35-50 lbs)
Habitat: Savanna
Family: Canidae
Average lifespan: about 11 years
Average height: 76-102 cm (30-41 inches)
Class: Mammalia
Population: Fewer than 550
Amur Leopard
Amur Leopard
Scientific name: Phantera pardus orientalis
Trophic level: Carnivorous
Mass: 31-47 kg (70-105 lbs)
Habitat: Temperate, Broadleaf, and Mixed Forests
Family: Felidae
Average lifespan: 10-15 years
Average height: 64-78 cm (25-30 inches)
Class: Mammalia
Population: About 60 in the wild
Hawksbill Turtle
Hawksbill Turtle
Scientific name: Eretmochelys imbricata
Trophic level: Omnivorous
Mass: 68 kg (150 lbs)
Habitat: Tropical waters of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans
Family: Cheloniidae
Average lifespan: 30-50 years
Average height: 114 cm (45 inches)
Class: Reptilia
Population: Approximately 8,000
What is endangerment? If a species is endangered, it would mean that the population is at risk of extinction and the population is greatly decreased.
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