Monarch Butterflies Have Declined 90%
In a few weeks, it will be the start of the monarch butterfly’s migration.1 Millions of monarch butterflies make a 3,000-mile journey to Mexico – this migration takes…
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Category: Conservation
How do dogs help with Hawaiian duck conservation?
As we have covered in previous editions of Canines Assisting Conservation, the Hawaiian Islands’ paradise of biodiversity is under attack from multiple threats. The native waterfowl of the…
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How do dogs help with blunt-nosed leopard lizard conservation?
A large lizard species hangs on for survival among the often-sizzling desert and shrublands in San Joaquin Valley of California. In addition to the usual threats of expanding…
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What are the Benefits of Reforestation?
Forests are incredibly important for the planet. Many of them get destroyed due to agricultural use, land development, and forest fires. To help maintain forests and bring them…
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Let’s Talk About Martens
American martens are found in places like Newfoundland, Alaska, California, New York, Minnesota, and Maine. They particularly like to live in mature forests. These forests provide the perfect…
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What is San Diego’s Frozen Zoo?
The Frozen Zoo was mentioned in our email on maintaining genetic diversity, which you can read here if you missed it. However, the work at the Frozen Zoo goes…
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How do dogs help with Kemp’s ridley sea turtle conservation?
One sea turtle species, the Kemp’s ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys kempii) has experienced a massive decline in population since the 1940s and efforts are now underway to preserve…
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When were dogs first used in conservation projects?
Modern science now incorporates canines into many different facets of conservation. From searching for subterranean water pollution to guarding threatened penguin colonies, dogs now have a paw in…
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What Two Species of Otter Live in the U.S.?
Otters are found everywhere except for Australia and Antarctica.1 They are part of the Mustelidae family and are the only members of the family that are serious swimmers.…
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