Nurse sharks get there common name from a misunderstanding! Learn all kinds of nurse shark facts on today's episode of Animal Fact Files!
Scientific Name: Family - Ginglymostomatidae
-nurse shark (Ginglymostoma cirratum)
-Pacific nurse shark (Ginglymostoma unami)
-tawny nurse shark (Nebrius ferrugineus)
-short-tail nurse shark (Pseudoginglymostoma brevicaudatum)
Range: marine waters throughout the world (depending on the species)
Habitat: shallow, coastal waters with places to hide/rest
Size: 2.5 to 10 feet (75-300cm) long
Diet: crustaceans, mollusks, fish, etc.
Threats: other sharks like lemon and tiger sharks
Lifespan: 25 years in the wild
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Nurse Shark SPECIES 0:00
Nurse Shark SIZE 0:27
Nurse Shark NAME 0:58
Nurse Shark HABITAT and RANGE 1:22
Nurse Shark DIET 2:06
Nurse Shark DANGEROUS 2:32
Nurse Shark THREATS 2:45
Nurse Shark LIFE CYCLE 3:08
Thanks / Outro 3:30
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14 авг 2024
