Center for Biological Diversity
网页The 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.
Ocean Plastics Pollution - Biological Diversity
网页Billions 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 ...
12 Ways to Live More Sustainably - Biological Diversity
网页7. 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
网页For 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 ...
Map: U.S. Gray Wolf Distribution and Habitat - Biological Diversity
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Grizzly bear - Biological Diversity
网页A grizzly’s front claws can be up to 4 inches long — notably longer than most human fingers. Grizzlies dig more than any other bear species. Besides digging winter dens, they also dig through soil and rip apart logs in search of roots, plant bulbs, insects, rodents, and other grubs. Grizzly bears can put away 90 pounds of food in a single day.
Saving the Black-footed Ferret - Biological Diversity
网页SAVING THE BLACK-FOOTED FERRET. This 2-foot-long, black-masked member of the weasel family once occurred in central grasslands and basins from southern Canada to Texas but is now one of the most endangered mammals in North America. In the early 1900s, the United States was likely home to more than 5 million ferrets. But ferrets, …
Ecosystem Restoration - Biological Diversity
网页ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION. Ecological restoration is the process of reclaiming habitat and ecosystem functions by restoring the lands and waters on which plants and animals depend. Restoration is a corrective step that involves eliminating or modifying causes of ecological degradation and re-establishing the natural processes — like natural fires ...
The Elements of Biodiversity - Biological Diversity
网页The 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 part …
Natural history - Biological Diversity
网页NATURAL HISTORY. DESCRIPTION: Arctic foxes are well adapted to the cold: They are small and stout compared to other foxes; their short snouts, stubby legs, and little, curled ears help to minimize heat loss. Thick fur combined with a unique circulation system in their paws keep the pads of Arctic foxes' feet warm while maintaining their core ...