
critically endangered
puffinus auricularisESA Categories -birds
townsend's shearwater
National Parks/ Sanctuaries
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Common Names
townsend's shearwater
Regions
MexicoPanamaAustralia
Population
Approximately 50,000 individuals
Habitat
Coastal areas, nesting on cliffs and islands, feeding in open ocean.
Weight(in lbs) and Life Span
2, and 20
Regions
Mexico, Panama, Australia, New Zealand
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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