Scandinavia and the Baltic Sea region. They are also found along the coastlines of the Mediterranean Sea. They are common wildlife along coastlines, estuaries and lakeshores. They also thrive in urban and suburban areas, where they scavenge for food at garbage dumps, fishing harbors, and parks....
The La Plata dolphin, also known as the toninha or the franciscana, is a species of dolphin native to the coastal Atlantic waters of southeastern South America. Although part of the river dolphin group, it only lives in saltwater estuaries and in the ocean, and is the only one in the gro...
Avocets are extremely defensive in large groups and will drive away any other species of birds that attempt to set up nests close to them. Additionally, The pied avocet nests in groups on the ground and can be found in estuaries where they feed on mudflats. The Royal Society for the Pr...
Many Vibrio species foster severe human diseases with significant levels of antibiotic resistance that can be found in estuaries around the world. Between 1996 and 2005, the average annual incidence of all Vibrio infections increased by 41%. Vibrio vulnificus (Vv), a shellfish-associated species ...
It is a rare visitor in Syria, and it can be found from southeastern Europe to northeastern Africa, as well as Central, southwestern and southeastern Asia. It inhabits deltas, estuaries, and lakes, and almost exclusively feeds on fish it scoops up thanks to its gular pouch. 5. Euphrates ...
The bowhead whale is adapted to living in cold waters with seasonal ice coverage. During winter the whale swims in waters near or under the sea ice, while in summer the whale spends more time in open waters and may also be found in estuaries, bays and straits. ...
The Spectacled caiman can be found in a variety of habitats ranging from freshwater to saltwater ecosystems. It is a very adaptable species that can withstand a wide range of salinities and therefore can also be found along estuaries, lakes and brackish water. The species prefers rivers and we...
Habitat It is often found in shallow waters but has been caught at depths of up to 100m. It is found in caves, on coral reefs and around wrecks. Juveniles and adults are sometimes found in estuaries. Special Features or Habits It is the largest of all coral reef dwelling bony fishes in...
Saltwater crocodiles are the largest living crocodilians and, indeed, the largest living reptiles. They inhabit mangrove swamps and estuaries in parts of Southeast Asia and Australia. Unique Characteristics Jaw Power:Their jaw can exert a pressure of up to 3,700 pounds per square inch. ...
Dugongs are often found in bays, mangroves, estuaries, and other shallow water around continents and islands. They prefer to graze in the water around 30 feet deep, but they can dive down to more than 120 feet for short periods of time in search of food. Some populations have also been...