Endangered Species
- Some of these species that are listed below are on the verge of extinction due to loss of habitat, road construction, over-hunting and degradation of water. Endangered Species Listed Below
Blue-Spotted Salamander
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Blue-Spotted Salamander- The blue-spotted salamander, or Ambystoma laterale, is found in the maple and birch forests throughout the Northeast United States. These type of salamanders are often found in rotting wood.
Puerto Rican Sharp-Shinned Hawk
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Puerto Rican Sharp-Shinned Hawk- When fully mature, these birds have a length of 13 inches. Puerto Rican sharp-shinned hawks spend their summers in the western states and migrate to the southeast United States during the winter
Long-Eared Owl
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Long-Eared Owl- Found primarily in the northeast United States, long-eared owls, or Asio otus, are found in thick deciduous and coniferous forests.
Wood Turtle
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Wood Turtle- The wood turtle is found throughout North America and, according to the University of Maine, is threatened or endangered in most of its native states.