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The USFWS is proposing to list the eastern hellbender (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis) as an endangered species under the Endangered Species Act. Comically nicknamed as 'snot otters,' these giant salamanders breathe through their flabby, craggy skin and are an indicator of excellent water quality. They prefer perennial streams with clear, moderate- to swift-flowing water with large shelter rocks. In Tennessee, they are a state-listed as endangered, so if stream impacts are anticipated in areas with known occurrences, the TWRA will likely require that a presence/absence survey be conducted. https://lnkd.in/ec7vxfm6

“When you see Gouldians returning, you can confidently assume things are going well in terms of grassland management.” Gouldians have had a tough journey, with their status falling from common to endangered in the last century. Now, the species is recovering, thanks to improved policy and targeted land management strategies. Learn how we're helping this colourful gem 👉 https://lnkd.in/gZNyU7Du

Have you heard? The burrowing owl is a candidate for listing under the California Endangered Species Act! Under CESA, candidate species receive the same protections as listed species until a decision is made. That means, beginning October 20, 2024, California projects are required to mitigate impacts to burrowing owl. Review our CESA listing process timeline below and then check out our blog to understand how to stay in compliance while CFGC considers whether to list burrowing owl as threatened or endangered. 🦉➡️ https://lnkd.in/dmbsmY6m

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PRESS RELEASE: Flagstaff Wolf Removal Violates Endangered Species Act, Conservationists Warn Three conservation groups today notified state and federal agencies that ongoing efforts to trap and relocate Mexican gray wolves west of Flagstaff violate the Endangered Species Act. The wolves, known as the Kendrick Peak pack, have been thriving in this area near the Grand Canyon since at least June. Mexican wolves living north of Interstate 40 are fully protected under the Endangered Species Act, including its ban on trapping and other “take.” Today’s notice advises the USDA’s Wildlife Services and Arizona Game and Fish Department that they lack any permission to trap the Kendrick Peak wolf family. The only relevant permit authorizes trapping and translocation of Mexican wolves that have dispersed from what is called the Mexican Wolf Experimental Population Area (MWEPA). That area encompasses all of Arizona and New Mexico south of I-40 to the Mexico border. Conservation groups state that the permit’s authorization to trap or move wolves does not apply to wolves in the vicinity of Kendrick Peak because their origins are not known. The Center for Biological Diversity, Western Watersheds Project and the Grand Canyon Wolf Recovery Project filed today’s Notice. The Endangered Species Act requires such a written notice of the violation as a prerequisite to filing a lawsuit. Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/gpRATwxK #GCWRP #westernwatersheds #centerforbiologicaldiversity #SaveTheWolves #KendrickPeakPack #EcologicalBalance #WildlifeConservation #DonateNow #LetWolvesRoam #LetLobosLead #WolvesareEssential #wolfpack #savethewolf #conservation #coexistance #WolvesBelong

Don't let this photo be the only way future children see the rare Andean mountain cat. Only 1,400 mature individuals of this species have an incredible impact on their ecosystems. But time is running out. In the peaks of the Andes, the Andean mountain cat, a small wild cat species, exists in an Endangered state. Threatened by human-cat conflict, poaching and habitat loss, Andean cats are declining. Panthera supports the Alianza Gato Andino to protect and monitor this species — but human-cat conflict mitigation techniques must be implemented before we run out of time. Andean mountain cats hunt small animals, controlling prey populations and helping regulate an ecosystem where pumas are a top carnivore. When Andean cats exist alongside pumas and other small wild cats, Andean ecosystems are stronger and more resilient. But in our lifetimes, we could see this amazing, mysterious species disappear. Before this Friday's #EndangeredSpeciesDay, learn more about the five species of Endangered cats and how we can all help them: https://bit.ly/4aaUYbb Consider signing up for our monthly newsletter for the latest updates on Endangered wild cats, before it's too late: panthera.org/signup #endangered #species #endangeredspecies #wildcats #cats #smallcats #andes #southamerica #pumas #andesmountains #wildlife #conservation #savecats #catsoftheworld

Western New York’s biodiversity never ceases to amaze me, and learning that bobcats are still part of our local ecosystems is a powerful reminder of what’s at stake. These shy and elusive creatures, once believed to be gone from our region, have been spotted through the WNY Wildway camera study—a hopeful sign but also a call to action. Our region’s forests are more than scenic landscapes; they’re essential habitats for species like the bobcat, which play a critical role in maintaining ecological balance. However, their numbers are dangerously low, as highlighted in a recent Biological Conservation report. This is why conservation efforts like the WNY Wildway are so vital—not just for protecting individual species but for sustaining the complex web of life that thrives here. It’s easy to overlook what’s happening in the woods around us, but awareness is the first step toward action. By conserving land and supporting initiatives that prioritize biodiversity, we’re investing in the health of our environment and, ultimately, ourselves. Let’s keep the conversation going about how we can preserve and celebrate the incredible ecosystems right here in WNY! #environmentalconservation #conservation #bobcats #wny #biodiversity #community Check out the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation to see more ways to support conservation across New York State.

It's #ManateeAppreciationDay, although we hope folks appreciate manatees every day! Gentle and playful marine mammals, Florida manatees have come to represent the amazing biodiversity of Florida. With their large size, slow-moving nature, and fondness of seagrass, it's easy to see why they're nicknamed “sea cows” and "chubby mermaids." They’ve long been fascinating to humans, inspiring tales of mermaids among sailors of yore. But popularity can’t protect manatees from slipping toward extinction. These cubby lil mermaids clearly need more help and we're working to save them. More info on our work 👉 https://biodiv.us/3TsSkHl

Hope and Mystery, like all wolves, belong on the landscape. It’s time we allow wolves to become active agents in their recovery. Rather than dictate their lives we should instead use this opportunity to understand how Hope & Mystery are establishing their new territory north of the arbitrary I-40 boundary. Yet state and federal agencies are currently trying to trap and relocate the pack. Alongside the Center for Biological Diversity and Western Watersheds Project, we have notified officials that these efforts violate the Endangered Species Act, which fully protects the wolves, including a ban on trapping. The Kendrick Peak wolves have thrived in the Grand Canyon region since June, and there is no legal basis for their removal, especially given the uncertainty of their origins outside the designated experimental population area. https://lnkd.in/gMc4te-K #SaveTheWolves #EndangeredSpecies #SaveTheWolves #WolfAdvocates #WildlifeConservation #EcologicalBalance #LetWolvesRoam #WolvesareEssential #wolfpack #GCWRP #conservation #Coexistance #WolvesBelong

Year 3 in helping make the Common Tern "common" again on the blustery shores of the Mackinac Straights!!! Working in partnership with the USDA-Wildlife Services and the USCG, we are proud to be protecting a tern nesting site from gulls and other predatory birds and mammals. Back in 2022, we were approached to participate in the Common Tern Conservation Project up in St. Ignace, MI. They were trying to encourage terns to nest on this rocky spit of land as it represents the largest nesting colony of the Common Tern in the Upper Great Lakes. Problem to solve: Recently, gulls were moving in and forcing the terns off the nesting site and in 2021 there were over 300 gull nest and < 10 tern nest. The Challenge: To keep the gulls out with out disturbing the terns. - In Spring of 2022, working with wildlife biologist from, USDA-WS, MDNR and Lake Superior State, we deployed our Soundscape system. - Where traditional bird deterrents are not able to target specific species, our technology can. - We have several settings and based on our experience and understanding that birds communicate on different frequencies and sounds, we utilized our higher pitched Soundscape to focus on the gulls communication habits. (Terns in turn, utilize a much lower call for communication.) - We set up, turned our system on, and shortly after started seeing the gulls leaving the area and the terns stayed put and were not disturbed. Success. We kept the system running throughout the tern nesting season (April-July) and the large concentrations of gulls never habituated and never returned. In 2022, there were over 300 terns nest and under 15 gulls nest! Inverse numbers from the previous years! We are proud to be a key part to the ongoing success of a Upper Great Lakes Tern Conservation Project! #conservation #growsmarter #usda #greatlakesterns