A mother grizzly bear was spotted with a record five cubs, bringing the total bear cub count to 18, and highlighting the species' recovery.
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It's Bat Week! Did you know that some forest bat species in the southeastern U.S. remain active during much of the winter? They may sleep for a few days/nights when it is really cold but do so in dispersed locations (e.g., trees, culverts, or buildings) rather than in caves or mines. Thus, bat populations in some southern forests may be less severely impacted by white-nose syndrome (WNS) than populations in more northern regions and be important for conservation of these species. To better understand this, we continue working with university collaborators, and public and private forest owners to study forest bat communities in the southeastern U.S. during winter. Results will improve our understanding of habitat relationships of WNS-affected bat species in working forest landscapes and contributions of these landscapes to conservation. Some bat species we documented using private, working forests in the southeastern U.S. include big brown, Rafinesque's big-eared, hoary, silvered-hair, northern yellow, evening, tri-colored, Brazilian free-tailed, red, and Seminole Bats. Learn more about our work: https://lnkd.in/drrnVvpU #batweek #wildlifeconservation #wildlifeconservationinitiative #managedforests #forestproducts #bats
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This Endangered Species Day, we draw attention to the Mojave desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizii). The species was listed as Threatened under the Endangered Species Act in 1990 and uplisted to Endangered by the California Fish and Game Commission in April 2024. Desert tortoise population density and abundance declined by 38% in just the last 20 years. But there is hope for a population rebound. Read how the Mojave Desert Land Trust is part of a multi-agency effort to support the recovery of desert tortoise populations: https://lnkd.in/gu5C9KZB
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$50K award offered for information about deaths of 3 #endangered #graywolves in #Oregon https://lnkd.in/gM2nTt_s Dogs are descended from two populations of ancient wolves in Asia and Europe, according to a study analysing DNA from 72 ancient wolves going back 100,000 years and bet SecDebHaaland @Interior has no clue ! #RelistWolves https://lnkd.in/gba8akgZ #Wolves understand cause & effect better than dogs https://lnkd.in/gqZKwFNH Gut microbes found in wild wolves may be the key to alleviating a debilitating gastrointestinal condition common to domestic dogs, according to a study led by researchers at Oregon State University https://lnkd.in/gtpcdiUD Protecting or expanding populations of 9 key groups of animals, including wolves and whales, would remove huge amounts of carbon from the atmosphere to help combat global warming https://lnkd.in/gxqRZieR Congress and @SecDebHaaland have no clue ! We learn more about our language by listening to the wolves – https://lnkd.in/giS8Kdmd New research shows how humans are a substantial source of mortality for wolves that live predominantly in national parks -- and more importantly, that human-caused mortality triggers instability in wolf packs in national parks #relistwolvesnow https://lnkd.in/gAQdek2t Wolves And Coyotes Feel Sadness And Grieve Like Humans https://lnkd.in/g4WsDhiV If we believe that animals can experience emotions such as grief, can become mentally impaired, and can be moral beings, then, as Bekoff writes, we must make sure that our actions match our beliefs. Science continues to show that wolves + coyotes are highly sentient creatures, with an emotional capacity not unlike that of people. A good reason to treat them with respect, appreciation, compassion, + love.
$50K award offered for information about deaths of 3 endangered gray wolves in Oregon
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This week's #ShareCCPC feature is by Tilai Ellis-Stairs @tilai.ellisstairs Pictured is a keystone species - salmon. But today I wanted to talk about herring, another crucial species in our local waters. Herring have been abundant in our waters for centuries. A recent study based out of Alaska, B.C. & Washingtons' First Nations revealed they were either the first or second most abundant fish at all 171 sites, which date back 10,000 years. . These #BIGlittleFISH are what is called a keystone species. A keystone species is one that is so abundant in an ecosystem, that if they were removed the ecosystem would change drastically. In most ecosystems - there is more than one keystone species. And sometimes they depend upon one another. For example; salmon, another keystone species, feed off of herring. . Now as we all know I'm sure, the wild salmon population in B.C. has been significantly declining over the years, largely due to habitat destruction and pollution of their spawning streams. When two keystone species are so closely connected - it is imperative we safeguard this connection. . With many herring spawns being overfished to the point of no return and salmon stocks in decline - we face a very concerning potential. It is pertinent DFO does everything in its power to safeguard these two keystone species unless we want to see a very different coast in our future. Let's leave it better than we found it ✌️ . . . . . #herring #salmon #keystonespecies #keystone #foundationspecies #salmonspawn #herringspawn #wildlife #wildlifephotography #britishcolumbia #dfo #sharecangeo #shareccpc #CCPC #Conservation
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The association between call types and conifer species has led to the description of a whopping 21 subspecies of Red Crossbill, at least 8 of which occur in North America. https://lnkd.in/g6XdDdyB
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It’s #WildWednesday ! This week’s species is the Fallfish (Semotilus corporalis)! The Fallfish is a large, deep-bodied minnow that can be found from Ontario to New Brunswick. This species is common throughout the St. Lawrence River Drainage and north to James Bay. Fallfish are Ontario’s largest native minnow species at an average length of 10cm. However, some individuals can grow over 30cm! They have dark-olive to black backs, silvery sides and white bellies with distinctive dark crescents at the front of each scale. Fallfish also have a small barbel in the corner of their mouths, and spawning males will have nuptial tubercles on their snouts and heads. Fallfish are predominately found in rivers and streams with clean, cool water and gravelly bottoms. The gravel and cobble bottoms are crucial for this species as males will use the rocks to build mounds where the females will lay their eggs. Other minnow species also rely on these nests during their own spawning seasons, demonstrating the Fallfish’s importance to the ecosystem. The diet of the Fallfish consists primarily of aquatic and terrestrial invertebrates, crustaceans, and small fish. Fallfish are one of the top predators in their environments. #WildWednesday #ConservationTUC #EducationTUC #EnvironmentalEducation #STEM #tucanada #TUterminology #CanadasWaters #scienceteacher #OutdoorEducation #SemotilusCorporalis #Fallfish Photo Credit: @bowcastbeauties
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May 20th is #WorldBeeDay! 🐝 There are more than 4,000 species of bees that live in the United States, and Florida is home to over 300 of those species. There are 29 species that are only found here in Florida! How many Florida bee species are you familiar with? Some look like wasps, while others are as small as ants, so you might not even know you’re looking at a bee. They can be super fuzzy or very sleek. Many have yellow and black coloring, but they can also be bright colored and metallic from lime green to navy blue. Some Florida bee species are social and live in colonies with a queen. Others live in communities that share a space but with separate nesting chambers. Most species are not communal, and individual bees make their nests away from other bees. Most Florida species nest in the ground by digging tunnels in the soil or sand. Like many native species, Florida’s bees are impacted by human activity such as habitat loss, non-native species and harmful chemicals. Fortunately, it’s easy to help support native bees and other #pollinators by simply including more native plants in your garden and natural spaces. #SaveTheBees Read more: https://lnkd.in/e-Mt8KZF
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Since seeing our camera traps, we thought you might like to know some more information about our animals at ORKCA. ORKCA currently hosts only a fraction of the biodiversity that was once seen here. Small populations of oryx, springbok, eland, Hartmann’s mountain zebra, greater kudu and red hartebeest are found throughout the reserve. Leopard, brown hyena, caracal, African wildcat, aardwolf, black-backed jackal, bat-eared fox and cape fox make up the predators, but exist in low densities. There are no elephants, lions or cheetahs. As the biodiversity returns through rewilding efforts and the landscape is deemed diverse and strong enough to support apex predators, we will evaluate what species are best suited and appropriate for the restored landscape. #BiodiversityMatters #ProtectWildlife #SpeciesConservation #ORKCA
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Passing through the Gympie region, it’s not uncommon to hear tales of the cod that used to be taken from the Mary River and its tributaries. However, the distribution of the now endangered Mary River cod has contracted significantly. But why? frc’s Dr John Thorogood and Daniel Etchells recently surveyed a number of waterways within the catchment – from the headwaters of minor tributaries to the confluence with the Mary River. A simple comparison of the cod’s habitat preferences and the habitat that continues to characterise the many tributaries of the Mary River indicates that loss of suitable habitat is not the main reason. Could it be the numerous constructed waterway barriers that have resulted in ‘discontinuity by a thousand cuts’? From stranded conduits to low-level crossings, suitable cod habitat has been isolated from downstream waters. Removal of these barriers must become a management priority if the cod (and other endangered species like the Australian lungfish and white-throated snapping turtle) are to return to their pre-development range.’
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Parrotfish, like many other fish species, rely on seagrass meadows as important nurseries for juvenile parrotfish. These meadows provide an ideal environment for growth and nourishment. Without the presence of seagrass meadows, Parrotfish would be deprived of a crucial habitat. 🌿🐠 The link to the article can be found here - https://buff.ly/3QcDrrH #Parrotfish #SeagrassMeadows #MarineHabitat #EcologicalImportance #MarineLife #OceanConservation
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