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The western snowy plover (Anarhynchus nivosus nivosus) is a small wader in the plover bird family. They are currently federally listed under the U.S. Endangered Species Act as Threatened. [ 2 ] Human activity, habitat loss and predation are the biggest contributors to population degradation.
Reptilian predators include kingsnakes and any other reptile-consuming squamates. Against predators, a shrink's automative response is to retreat. If females are protecting their eggs, they may attempt to bite to scare off any predators. [12] Young western skinks have a bright blue tail with color that fades with age.
Pantherophis obsoletus, also known commonly as the western rat snake, black rat snake, pilot black snake, or simply black snake, [4] is a nonvenomous species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is native to central North America. There are no subspecies that are recognized as being valid. [5] Its color variations include the Texas ...
Arachnid predators of western honey bees include fishing spiders, lynx spiders, goldenrod spiders [87] and St. Andrew's cross spiders. Reptile and amphibian predators of western honey bees include the black girdled lizard, anoles, and other lizards, and various anuran amphibians including the American toad, the American bullfrog and the wood frog.
The pronghorn is the fastest land mammal in the Western Hemisphere, being built for maximum predator evasion through running. The top speed is dependent upon the length of time over which it is measured.
As of 2007, coyotes were the most abundant livestock predators in western North America, causing the majority of sheep, goat, and cattle losses. [190] For example, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service , coyotes were responsible for 60.5% of the 224,000 sheep deaths attributed to predation in 2004.
Aspidoscelis costatus, also known as the western Mexico whiptail, is a species of whiptail lizard endemic to Mexico, including Guerrero, Morelos, and Puebla in southern Mexico, as well as other Mexican states. Its range spans both temperate and tropical habitats, and even densely populated urban areas.
Snowy plover feigning a broken wing to distract predators from its offspring. Adults are preyed upon by birds of prey and various mammals including feral cats and foxes, with a wider range of predators preying on chicks and eggs. Adults will usually run away from an approaching predator or human, but may also take flight.