
National Parks/ Sanctuaries
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Common Names
leopard whipray
Regions
AustraliaIndonesiaChina
Population
The population of Himantura leoparda is estimated to be in the thousands.
Habitat
Leopard Whiprays inhabit shallow coastal waters with sandy or muddy bottoms.
Weight(in lbs) and Life Span
100, and 25
Regions
Australia, Indonesia, China, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, Viet Nam, Taiwan
Activity Instructions
- Draw the Animal: Use the next page to draw a picture of the animal. Use your imagination and make it colorful!
- Write an Essay: Write a short essay about the conservation efforts to save this animal. Here are some questions to guide you:
- Why is this species important in its ecosystem?
- What are the threats it faces, and how can we help?
- What do you find most interesting about this species?
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