One of the rarest mammals in the world, the North Atlantic Right Whale is a cherished resident of our Florida Coastline.
Recently one was found dead off of St. Augustine and the cause was determined to be entanglement. This is one of the two usual causes of death for them, the other being boat strikes. As with Manatees, this large mammal is commonly a victim of man's refusal to accept the fact that they were here for millions of years before we came and that we must give them their space to live in.
Without respect and protection, the Right Whale, whose numbers are between 300-400 worldwide, will soon disappear.
NOAA tells their story here:
Death of a Young Right Whale
We, the Human Race, are arrogant in thinking that
because we do not understand the language of animals,
that what they are saying is not of consequence.
Indeed, the animals are speaking to us and
for their sake and ours, we must start listening.
Keep Florida Wildlife Wild and Alive~
Walking with the Alligators
A Florida Alligator
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