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Ilio - Holo -I- Ka - U aua. By Rafia Goof Proofed By Sarah. “Dog that runs in rough waters”. Grace’s Pictures. Here are some of pictures the other tour guide took of the Hawaiian Monk Seal when she visited the beach. Enjoy! . Introduction.
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Ilio-Holo-I-Ka-Uaua By Rafia Goof Proofed By Sarah “Dog that runs in rough waters”
Grace’s Pictures Here are some of pictures the other tour guide took of the Hawaiian Monk Seal when she visited the beach. Enjoy!
Introduction Welcome to the Hawaii Zoo. Today, we will be looking into the lives of the Hawaiian monk seals. This tour will take about 20 minutes, but we encourage you to stay longer and see everything. The Hawaiian Monk Seal exhibit is on the bottom floor of the Zoo, so follow me… but watch your step!
Who? If Hawaiian monk seals become extinct, this could affect the tourists because they may come to see them as attractions. This could also affect Hawaii because then, they would be in search for another official state mammal. It could also affect some types of sharks because they eat the Hawaiian monk seals. Come this way to the “What?” because there will be a lot more to learn.
What? My topic is about the Hawaiian monk seal. Their scientific name is Monachus Schauinslandi (MON-ak-uhsSHOU-inz-land-eye). They are dark gray on their backside and silvery gray on their stomachs. Surprisingly, Hawaiian monk seals are clothed in smooth fur! The Hawaiian monk seal’s diet is primarily made out of fish, octopus, squid and lobster. They are very good swimmers because of their body-structure. In the water, Hawaiian monk seals propel themselves by moving their hind flippers and front flippers as rudders. Please proceed to the third stop on the Hawaiian Monk Seal tour: the “When?”
When? In 1976, the Hawaiian monk seal went on the endangered species list. The mating season is between December and mid-August. While talking about the mating season, the pups are about three feet long and weigh about 35 pounds when they are born. They stay with their mothers for 35-40 days while they nurse. During this time, the mother gives each pup swimming lessons each day. On the other hand, the most they can live up to is 30 years, but they usually live between 20-25 years. We are running late, so let’s hurry up to the “Where?”
Where? Hawaiian monk seals live in reefs, shallow lagoons and beaches. They commonly just lie on sandy beaches. A fun fact is that Hawaiian monk seals do not have something special to help deal with the warm climate in which they live. Instead, they find a resting spot with shade or wet sand to “hide” from the sun. Also, they are an endangered species that live almost exclusively in the waters surrounding the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. The current population of Hawaiian monk seals is around 1,000 individuals! We will have a bathroom break right now but afterwards we will visit the “Why?”
Why? This species is endangered because of human violation, shark predation, entanglement in fishing nets and longlines, marine debris, diseases and hunting for skins. The Hawaiian monk seals use sandy beaches for resting, molting, mating and taking care of the young. Until the pups cannot swim, they need to spend time on shore until they are ready to enter the ocean. The threat of sea level rising due to global climate change would reduce availability on the Hawaiian beaches, which they depend on.
How? This is the last stop of the day, so everyone please grab your bags and get ready to leave, but before that let’s discuss about the “How?” I am so glad that James Aiona (Hawaiian Lieutenant Governor) had decided the Hawaiian monk seal would be Hawaii's official state mammal. I am happy about this because this will raise more awareness and increase funding for its protection. How you can take it off the endangered species list is by raising awareness so fewer people will hunt the Hawaiian monk seal,
How? will drop garbage into the water and catch them in fishing nets. If you would like to learn more about the Hawaiian monk seals, please visit the “Bibliography” which begins immediately after you leave this tour.
www. Snipmp3.com www.keepvid.com www.youtube.com www.google.ca http://spellcheckplus.com/ http://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/amazonia/exhibit/audio/scripts.cfm http://afshawaiianmonkseal.blogspot.ca/2011/09/how-did-hawaiian-monk-seal-become.html Bibliography I hope you enjoyed the tour! Bye.
