Fast
Facts
The endangered
PEREGRINE FALCON is the fastest animal i
New Jersey (and the world) - clocked at over 200 miles/hour
in pursuit of its prey!
The BARRED OWL is an endangered bird that
depends upon undisturbed habitat and mature trees for is
survival. Its hoot can be represented by the phrase
"Who cooks for you? Who cooks for you all?"
The BALD EAGLE has eyes almost as large as
a human but vision at least four times sharper. This New
Jersey endangered species can probably identify a rabbit
moving almost a mile away.
Named for its short tail, the BOBCAT is a
top predator and New Jersey's only wild cat. They are
medium-sized, standing at about 2 feet tall and weighing
approximately 25 pounds.
The BOG TURTLE is a state and federally
endangered species that can live more than 30 years. It
makes its home in wet meadows or boggy areas.
The MITCHELL'S SATYR is a small delicate
butterfly that is found in the same habitat as the bog
turtle. Its decline is attributed to over-collecting and
draining of wetlands.
Commonly called the "fish hawk," the
OSPREY eats fish almost exclusively and
dives for its prey feet first. Ospreys nest near large
bodies of water.
In New Jersey, the PINE BARRENS TREEFROG
exists only in the Pinelands. Its call is a nasal
"quonk-guonk-quonk" repeated at a rate of about 25
times in 20 seconds.
Largely misunderstood, the TIMBER
RATTLESNAKE is a shy, docile creature and may
arguably be among New Jersey's most endangered species.