Excess salt is excreted through the underside of the leaves of this halophytic (salt-tolerant) tree species that reproduces by short vertical roots known as pneumatophores.
Black Mangrove
100
This "fish hawk" was in massive decline before DDT was banned.
What is an Osprey
100
What is the largest sea turtle species in the Gulf of Mexico?
What is the Leatherback Sea Turtle
100
The male of this fish becomes "pregnant" when the female deposits eggs in its pouch (he may also eat the young).
What is the Seahorse
100
Endangered and living in shallow marine bays, adults eat 60 to 100 pounds of aquatic vegetation daily.
What is a manatee
200
The Florida State Tree, some of these have smooth trunks, while others are girdled by old leave stems called "boots".
What is Sabal Palm or Cabbage Palm
200
The diving water bird commonly seen drying its wings because it lacks a preen gland.
What is a double crested cormorant.
200
This species of tortoise is referred to as a "keystone species"
What is the Gopher Tortoise
200
Sometimes found in fresh water, this fish is one of the most aggressive and dangerous to humans.
What is the Bull Shark
200
Highly intelligent and sometimes mistaken for a porpoise.
What is a Bottle Nose Dolphin
300
Although the sap of this tree is no longer used to make turpentine, the cellulose is used to make paper and plastics.
What is Slash Pine
300
Florida's least common Herron due to plume hunting.
What is the Reddish Egret
300
I am a very large reptile with a muscular tail and webbed feet. I stay in freshwater. What am I?
What is an Alligator
300
Often submerged in sand with a wingspan that may exceed 25 feet, this fish is nonetheless very docile.
What is a Manta Ray
300
This short tailed mammal needs to eat it's body weight in prey each day.
What is a least shrew
400
When consumed by birds, the red berries of this invasive, exotic shrub can sometimes make them intoxicated and unable to avoid predators.
What is Brazilian Pepper
400
This short legged sandpiper will do flips in search of prey.
What is ruddy turnstone
400
How many species of sea turtles can be found in the Gulf of Mexico?
Five
400
A rapier-like bill, strong backbone and a crescent-shaped tail help this fish swim at speeds over 60 mph.
What is a Sailfish
400
This FL native has ears in the middle of its forehead and is a moth and beetle connoisseur.
What is a little mastiff bat
500
Now protected in public lands, this leafless epiphyte with fragrant white blossoms is pollinated at night by the giant sphinx moth.
What is Ghost Orchid
500
Seabird with the largest wingspan in proportion to weight of any bird.
What is magnificent frigate bird
500
I am an invasive reptile. I jump into the water for safety when I am threatened. What am I?
Green Iguana
500
To protect itself, this fish secretes a mucous cocoon that hides it's scent from nocturnal predators.
What is a Parrotfish
500
Despite its huge size it feeds on plankton and calves off the coast of NE Florida.