Scientists recently filmed octopuses throwing seashells and debris at each other, possibly for social reasons. This adds them to a select group of animals known to hurl objects. Females initiated most throws (66%), often during mating, with 17% hitting their underwater targets.

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After five years of legal action by the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service finalized Endangered Species Act protection for the Dixie Valley toad. These extremely rare amphibians, previously under emergency protection, face acute threat from a geothermal power plant likely to dry up their critical hot springs. As the Center’s Great Basin Director Patrick Donnelly stated, "Renewable energy is essential to combating the climate emergency, but it can’t come at the cost of extinction."

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Mexico's rich biodiversity, home to howler monkeys and jaguars, is severely threatened by illegal wildlife trade. Thousands of animals are poached from their habitats annually, suffering and dying to be sold as exotic pets, often facilitated through social media.

An undercover investigation by the Center for Biological Diversity, a nonprofit, exposed widespread trafficking. Devastating footage of kidnapped baby howler monkeys, used to entice buyers, can be seen in this video. Learn more about this issue: biodiv.us/3Fe3gBq.

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Watch a black bear cub's delightful first encounter with snow, captured on video with its mother during an urban stroll. This was likely the young bear’s first winter, a crucial period when cubs learn vital survival skills from their mother.

The Center for Biological Diversity, a 501c3 nonprofit, works to secure a future for all species by protecting the lands, waters, and climate they need to survive. We believe human welfare is deeply linked to nature's vast diversity.

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This delightful video captures a bear cub's playful encounter with its first winter snow. Filmed with its mother during an urban stroll, the cub charmingly tries to catch falling snowflakes. (Video courtesy Ring.com, CC BY.)

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Watch an interview with Jean Su, director of the Center's Energy Justice program, conducted during the COP27 summit in Egypt.

The Center for Biological Diversity is a Tucson-based 501c3 nonprofit. We work to secure a future for all species, believing human welfare is deeply linked to nature's vast diversity. Through science, law, and creative media, we protect the lands, waters, and climate essential for survival.

Learn more and take action at our website. Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. For inquiries, email center@biologicaldiversity.org.

Horseshoe crabs, ancient survivors for half a billion years, are crucial to our ecosystem. Their annual egg deposits along the Atlantic Coast provide vital food for endangered species like red knots, fueling their 9,500-mile migration. The Center for Biological Diversity secured protection for these shorebirds in 2014.

Now, a commission proposes increasing commercial horseshoe crab harvest limits, including females. We oppose this. These creatures support countless species; we cannot let them disappear. Read more: https://biodiv.us/3FWWrq1. The Center is a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to protecting all species. Find us at biologicaldiversity.org or email center@biologicaldiversity.org.

The Endangered Species Mural project in Tulsa, by artist Roger Peet, features the American burying beetle. These unique insects are efficient recyclers, known for burying small animal carcasses to feed their larvae. Once common, they are now rare. The Center for Biological Diversity works to prevent their extinction. Learn more about American burying beetles here and the Mural Project here.

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Five endangered red wolf pups underscore the urgent need to save this species from extinction. With fewer than 20 known in the wild, red wolves are among the world's most endangered carnivores. A new draft recovery plan, proposed by the Fish and Wildlife Service in September 2022, offers a crucial step forward after 32 years.

The Center for Biological Diversity, a 501c3 nonprofit, believes human welfare is deeply linked to nature and biodiversity. We work through science, law, and creative media to protect species on the brink of extinction, ensuring a future where the wild thrives. Learn more and take action at biologicaldiversity.org.

Washington's recovering wolf population faces flawed state management. Despite public support, the state wildlife agency, influenced by the livestock industry, continues lethal wolf management and defied Governor Inslee's reform orders. This approach lacks accountability, transparency, and science-based nonlethal strategies.

Learn from experts Amaroq Weiss, Claire Loebs Davis, and Samantha Bruegger how to transform Washington into a leader for wolf conservation. The Center for Biological Diversity, a 501c3 nonprofit, protects species through science and law.

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The Sonoran Desert National Monument, a biodiverse haven for endangered species, is severely damaged by target shooting. Despite the Bureau of Land Management's own findings of harm to wildlife, Indigenous sites, and human health, 90% of this precious area is now littered with toxic lead ammo and makeshift targets, destroying ancient saguaros and petroglyphs. The Center for Biological Diversity works to protect such vital lands and species from extinction.

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Diamondback terrapins, keystone species of Atlantic and Gulf coasts, are wild treasures threatened by crab traps. The Center for Biological Diversity and allies secured Florida rules protecting them from collection and recreational blue crab traps.

The Center for Biological Diversity, a 501c3 nonprofit, works to secure a future for all species. Believing human welfare is deeply linked to nature's diversity, we use science, law, and creative media to protect the lands, waters, and climate essential for survival.

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Polar bears typically prey on beluga whales near ice floes. However, recent fascinating footage from the Center’s Brett Hartl reveals a different interaction in open water, where belugas appear unafraid. This unusual encounter is incredible to witness.

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The Center for Biological Diversity recently rallied in Asheville, NC, advocating for stronger safeguards for the Pisgah-Nantahala National Forest, a biodiversity hotspot. Over 300 attendees submitted 34,000 public comments urging improved management, reflecting the message: "We love Pisgah, and we want to see more of it protected."

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Brett Hartl, Government Affairs Director at the Center for Biological Diversity, built an artificial stream in his Arizona backyard. This vital watering hole supports wildlife like mountain lions, bobcats, bears, and deer, especially as drought and development reduce natural water sources. A video captures a mountain lion drinking from the stream.

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Increased human activity, urban sprawl, and development are pushing endangered species like mountain lions, panthers, and manatees to the brink. Recent incidents, including the death of California mountain lion P-78 from rat poison and vehicle impact, and 14 Florida panther fatalities this year due to collisions, underscore this critical threat.

The Center is a leader in establishing wildlife connectivity across the nation. Join our expert staff in California and Florida to discuss our vital work in protecting wildlife where they live.

The deaths of mountain lion P-78 from rat poison and a vehicle strike, alongside 14 Florida panthers killed by vehicles this year, underscore a critical threat. Endangered species like mountain lions, panthers, and manatees are pushed to the brink by increased human activity, habitat loss, urban sprawl, and a lack of wildlife corridors.

The Center for Biological Diversity leads efforts to establish vital wildlife connectivity across the nation. Join our expert staff in California and Florida to learn more about our work protecting wildlife where they live.

Our linear economic system drives biodiversity loss, yet a thriving biodiversity is crucial for a strong economy. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation's Cindy Venho and Maya Adams explain how the circular economy can protect and restore nature.

As a UK charity, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation promotes a circular economy model that eliminates waste and pollution, circulates products and materials, and regenerates nature.

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This webinar series delves into the colonial legacies of introducing cows to the Americas, exploring how cattle grazing transformed land use and fueled injustices against Native communities. Expert panelists will discuss how cows advanced colonial projects and capitalist economies, contributing to the loss of Native lives, livelihoods, and culture. The conversation will also highlight regenerative practices, food justice, land equity, and traditional knowledge to foster healthier communities and landscapes.

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Originating in the United States’ first federally protected wilderness, the Gila River stands as the Southwest’s last major free-flowing waterway. From New Mexico to the Gulf of California, it carves a vital green corridor through Arizona’s arid Sonoran Desert, sustaining endangered species like Chiricahua leopard frogs and yellow-billed cuckoos.

Watch this video to explore the Gila’s breathtaking beauty and rich history, featuring insights from Center for Biological Diversity cofounder Todd Schulke.

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