Rabbs’ Fringe-Limbed Tree Frog Is Thought To Be Extinct
Have you heard of Rabbs’ Fringe-Limbed Tree Frog? This frog has thought to have gone extinct recently – the last known member of this species died in 2016.1…
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Category: Conservation
Dogs Help With Brook Trout Conservation And Eradication
Throughout the Canines Assisting Conservation series, we have looked at how trained dogs have been on the front lines of conservation protecting imperiled species. We have also examined…
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Island Foxes Live Off the Coast of California
What do you know about the Island Fox? This fox is descended from the Gray Fox, which can be found in mainland North America, but this fox is…
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The Hawaiian Hoary Bat Arrived In Hawaii 10,000 Years Ago
Have you heard of the Hawaiian Hoary Bat? These bats weigh about half an ounce, are only found in Hawaii, and are listed as endangered on a federal…
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Why Are Wetlands Important?
Beyond conserving certain animal or plant species, certain habitats need protection, too. Wetlands are one of those habitats that have suffered in the past. Wetland ecosystems are very…
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How Do Dogs Help With Hawaiian Snail Conservation?
Throughout the Canines Assisting Conservation series, we have examined how invasive species have been accidentally transported or illegally smuggled around the world, causing ecological threats wherever they land.…
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Conservation is Multi-Faceted
Conservation has many facets and goals to it. The first one you probably think of is preventing species from going extinct. However, it goes further than just species…
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How Do Canines Help With Bush Dog Conservation?
Hidden within the vast jungles and waterways of Central and South America lives one of the rarest and most threatened canines on Earth. In an ironic twist, the…
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When Were Dogs First Used In Conservation?
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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