Center for Biological Diversity
WEBThe Center for Biological Diversity works through science, law and creative media to secure a future for all species, great or small, hovering on the brink of extinction.
12 Ways to Live More Sustainably - Biological Diversity
WEB7. Be water wise. Water conservation is critical as our growing population puts increased demand on the nation’s water sources and we face unprecedented droughts. You can conserve water by taking shorter showers, fixing leaky toilets, and choosing low-flow and low-water appliance options.
Map: U.S. Threatened and Endangered Species by County
WEBFor every county in the United States, the map below shows information on all the animals and plants protected under the U.S. Endangered Species Act as threatened or endangered. How to Use It: To see the number of federally protected species in a given county, zoom in on the map until the county boundaries appear and click on a point within the ...
Ocean Plastics Pollution - Biological Diversity
WEBBillions of pounds of plastic can be found in swirling convergences that make up about 40 percent of the world's ocean surfaces. At current rates plastic is expected to outweigh all the fish in the sea by 2050. Plastics pollution has a direct and deadly effect on wildlife. Thousands of seabirds and sea turtles, seals and other marine mammals ...
Newsroom: Center for Biological Diversity
WEBMedia Contacts: Media director: Patrick Sullivan, [email protected], (510) 844-7116 Climate: Nyshie Perkinson, Media Specialist – [email protected], (718) 928-5148 Endangered species, carnivore conservation: Aaron Kunkler, Media Specialist – [email protected], (206) …
Chihuahuan Desert - Biological Diversity
WEBCHIHUAHUAN DESERT. In the 1850s, the Chihuahuan Desert's lush grass was described by Spanish explorers as “belly high to a horse.” Today, thanks to livestock overgrazing, agriculture, and oil and gas drilling, the desert's native plants are disappearing — along with rare habitat many species depend on for survival.. Straddling the United States-Mexico …
Barton Springs salamander - Biological Diversity
WEBFew swimmers realize they're taking a dip in the home of one of North America's most endangered species — the Barton Springs salamander. An entirely aquatic amphibian, this salamander is uniquely adapted to live in Barton Springs' warm, consistently flowing water. But if Austin can't curb the urban expansion that degrades the water quality of ...
American crocodile - Biological Diversity
WEBThe American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) occurs along the Atlantic coast from southern Florida to northern South American and along the Pacific coast of Central America. Populations outside the United States are generally small and declining, but the Florida population has slowly increased since being placed on the endangered species list in ...
Monarch butterfly - Biological Diversity
WEBMar 13, 2020 · Scientists estimate that 6 hectares — about 15 acres — is the extinction threshold for the migratory butterflies’ survival in North America. The latest count, conducted by World Wildlife Fund Mexico, found overwintering monarchs occupying just 2.83 hectares, or 7 acres. These iconic beauties have plummeted by 80 percent in the past 20 years.
The Elements of Biodiversity - Biological Diversity
WEBThe measurement of biodiversity is complex and has a qualitative as well as a quantitative aspect. If a species is genetically unique — if, for instance, it's far out on a remote arm of the evolutionary tree, like the distinctive, peculiar platypus — its biodiversity value is greater than that of a species clustered with many similar species because it preserves a unique …
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