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Journey of the Caribbean Wildlife: Pelicans, Frigatebirds, and Manatees

Delve into the migratory patterns and unique characteristics of Caribbean brown pelicans, magnificent frigatebirds, and manatees. Explore their behaviors, habitats, and adaptations in this fascinating wildlife journey.

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Journey of the Caribbean Wildlife: Pelicans, Frigatebirds, and Manatees

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  1. 91 days until we are in Belize!

  2. Archelon

  3. 44,000 miles/year ~ 1.5 million miles over lifetime! Bird weighs 0.2 lbs. Egevan et al. (2010)

  4. Spring migration Stopped Remained for ~ 25 days Autumn migration – post-breeding Egevan et al. (2010)

  5. Class Aves, Order Pelecaniformes Caribbean Brown Pelican (Pelicanus occidentalis) Can weigh up to 8 lbs. Can have wingspans over 7 feet

  6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfLl26yzpk8

  7. Class Aves, Order Suliformes Magnificent Frigatebird (Fregata magnificens) Largest species of frigatebird 35-45 inches in length https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifes66o4t7s

  8. https://www.arkive.org/great-frigatebird/fregata-minor/video-09a.htmlhttps://www.arkive.org/great-frigatebird/fregata-minor/video-09a.html

  9. Class Mammalia, Order Sirenia Caribbean (Antillean) manatee - Trichechus manatus manatus

  10. Class Mammalia, Order Sirenia Florida Manatee - Trichechus manatus latirostris

  11. Bottom resting Feeding Swimming Courtship A B C Hartman, 1979

  12. Manatees • Strategies to stay on bottom at low cost • Dense and heavy bones • Dense skin • Large lungs Ballast

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