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Frog in Costa Rica by Lise U. Chase

National Frog Month: 6 Ways to Tell If You Are a Frog

 |  Apr 1, 2011

  A concerned reader writes: “I hear that April is National Frog Month, so I would like to know, how do I tell whether I am a frog?  And if … Read more

Make Solar Energy Wildlife Friendly!

 |  Apr 1, 2011

I’m a big believer in renewable energy and reducing pollution that leads to climate change, but I’m also a big believer in protecting wildlife habitat.  So, what’s a person to … Read more

How your flood losses are increasing: whether you live in a floodplain or not.

, ,  |  Mar 29, 2011

Growing up in Seattle, I have learned to live with the rain. Through the years I have accumulated many stylish brands of rain boots, jackets, and umbrellas. But now that … Read more

Loggerhead Listing Decision Delayed

,  |  Mar 29, 2011

Loggerhead sea turtles must wait a bit longer to find out whether or not they will receive stronger protections under the Endangered Species Act. More than a year after a … Read more

Highway to Hell and the Roads Along the Way (Part 1 of 2)

 |  Mar 24, 2011

People around the globe value the Boreal forest in Alberta, Canada for a number of reasons. For one, the forest represents ¼ of the earth’s remaining intact forest, but it is under attack from Big Oil. Read more

Help Defend the Safety Net of Protections for Endangered Wildlife

,  |  Mar 16, 2011

Proposals in Congress to remove the safety net of protection for endangered wildlife are flying around fast and furious.
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International Polar Bear Day: 13 Things You May Not Know about Polar Bears

 |  Feb 22, 2011

In honor of International Polar Bear Day, which falls each year on February 27th, here are a few things about the celebrated bruin that may amaze and amuse you: The … Read more

Alaska Brown Bear on Admiralty Island by April Carpenter

President’s Day: How Animals Lead

 |  Feb 16, 2011

President’s Day weekend was set aside to honor the memory of our first president, George Washington,  celebrating his skillful leadership at the dawn of our history as a nation. Leadership … Read more

Pacific Walruses Deserve Federal Protection, Stuck In Endangered Species Limbo

, ,  |  Feb 11, 2011

Extinction doesn’t wait, but the Pacific walrus will have to wait to receive federal protection. In a disappointing turn of events, this animal will not be joining its Arctic neighbor, the polar … Read more

Good Florida Panther News

,  |  Feb 8, 2011

Signs of progress in rescuing the critically endangered Florida panther from extinction – and an opportunity to expedite protection and recovery. Read more