The Center for Biological Diversity advocates for green energy that respects biodiversity and Indigenous cultures. In February 2024, we took significant action in Arizona. We filed an injunction with the Tohono O'odham Nation and San Carlos Apache Tribe to stop wind-power transmission lines damaging sacred sites and the fragile San Pedro River.

We also achieved a major victory with Navajo allies against proposed Black Mesa hydropower projects. These projects threatened aquifers, prehistoric sites, and Mexican spotted owl habitat. This win establishes a new nationwide policy granting Tribes veto power over permits targeting their land. More on this victory: insideclimatenews.org.

The Center for Biological Diversity, a Tucson-based nonprofit, advocates for green energy that respects biodiversity and Indigenous cultures. February 2024 brought key victories in Arizona. An injunction was filed with the Tohono O’odham Nation and San Carlos Apache Tribe to halt wind-power transmission lines damaging sacred sites and the San Pedro River. More: Twitter, ENR.

A significant win with Navajo allies, backed by 7,000 supporters, stopped Black Mesa hydropower projects threatening aquifers, prehistoric sites, and wildlife. This established a nationwide policy granting Tribes veto power over permits on their land. Details: Inside Climate News. As the Center's Russ McSpadden noted, "industrial energy plans are just greenwashing" without community consent.

The Center for Biological Diversity, with 22 ally groups, is petitioning NOAA Fisheries for Endangered Species Act protection of American horseshoe crabs. Their populations have plummeted due to habitat loss and overharvesting for bait and biomedical blood extraction, despite synthetic alternatives. Learn more about our efforts: Endangered Species Act Protections Sought for American Horseshoe Crabs.

As a 501c3 nonprofit, the Center for Biological Diversity uses science, law, and creative media to secure a future for all species. We protect the lands, waters, and climate vital for survival, ensuring a wild world for generations to come.

Visit our website: biologicaldiversity.org or contact us at center@biologicaldiversity.org.

Wallace’s flying frogs employ a unique camouflage strategy: masquerading as bird droppings. Researchers discovered that young froglets, painted to resemble fecal matter with red and white splotches, were attacked half as often by predators as those with solid colors. This "fecal camo" helps these young frogs survive to adulthood, allowing them to grow into the green, web-footed adults found in rainforest canopies.

This fascinating research was highlighted by the Center for Biological Diversity in [Endangered Earth Online](https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/publications/earthonline/endangered-earth-online-no1231.html) and a [Scientific American report](https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/this-flying-frog-spends-its-youth-masquerading-as-poop/). The Center, a 501c3 nonprofit, works to protect diverse wild species through science, law, and creative media, ensuring a future where the wild thrives. Learn more at their [website](https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/).

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Through science, law, and creative media, we protect species on the brink of extinction by safeguarding their lands, waters, and climate. Our vision is a future where the wild thrives for generations to come. Connect with us online and take action at our website: biologicaldiversity.org. For questions, email us at center@biologicaldiversity.org.

The Endangered Species Act celebrates 50 years as one of the strongest laws for species protection, having saved 99% of those under its care. It has fully recovered species like bald eagles and gray whales, and is more vital than ever with millions facing extinction.

The Center for Biological Diversity is a Tucson-based 501c3 nonprofit. We believe human welfare is deeply linked to nature's diversity. Through science, law, and media, we work to secure a future for all species by protecting the lands, waters, and climate they need.

Learn more and take action at our website: biologicaldiversity.org. For questions or media inquiries, email us at center@biologicaldiversity.org.

At a 2023 hearing, Rep. Ralph Norman cheered bat extinction, despite over 6 million northern long-eared bats dying since 2006 from white-nose syndrome. This epidemic, the worst wildlife disease outbreak in North American history, currently has no cure.

The Center for Biological Diversity, a Tucson-based 501c3 nonprofit, believes human welfare is deeply linked to nature's vast diversity. We work through science, law, and creative media to protect species on the brink of extinction, ensuring a future where the wild thrives.

For more information, action opportunities, and social media links, visit our website: biologicaldiversity.org. You can also email us at center@biologicaldiversity.org.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife released five GPS-collared gray wolves (three males, two females) from Oregon into Grand County on December 18, 2023. This historic effort aims to reestablish a healthy wolf population, fulfilling a 2020 voter mandate.

Under a finalized restoration plan, the agency will release up to 10 more wolves by mid-March 2024 and 30-50 over the next three to five years. The Center for Biological Diversity, a nonprofit, advocates for the protection of all species and their habitats through science and law.

For more information or to take action, visit their website: biologicaldiversity.org or email: center@biologicaldiversity.org.

The Center for Biological Diversity challenged the Federal Highway Administration over Interstate 11, citing its threat to endangered species like the cactus ferruginous pygmy owl. These tiny, fierce owls, weighing just 70 grams, are vital to the Sonoran Desert. Watch a video about them: Endangered Earth Online 1,224.

As a Tucson-based 501c3 nonprofit, the Center protects diverse wild animals and plants. We use science, law, and creative media to secure a future for all species, focusing on the lands, waters, and climate they need to survive. Learn more and take action at biologicaldiversity.org.

De Winton's golden mole, an iridescent, sand-swimming creature, has been rediscovered in South Africa after being presumed lost since 1937. Threatened by diamond and mineral mining, these elusive moles were confirmed through environmental DNA analysis and the help of a specialized mole-sniffing border collie.

The Center for Biological Diversity, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting all species and their habitats, supports such vital conservation efforts. Read an interview with a rediscovery scientist and watch a video about the moles. For more information on the Center's work, visit their website.

NM LAWS (New Mexico Land, Air, Water, and the Sacred) is a coalition of Indigenous, frontline, and youth groups. They are pursuing legal action to compel New Mexico to fulfill its constitutional duty to control pollution, protect rights, and ensure equal protection.

The Center for Biological Diversity is a 501c3 nonprofit. We believe human welfare is deeply linked to nature's diversity. Through science, law, and creative media, we protect lands, waters, and climate to secure a future for all species on the brink of extinction, ensuring a wild world for future generations.

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

A new study reveals how rare palm cockatoos craft unique drumming instruments from sticks and seed pods, and how fathers teach this tradition to their young. This research, by R. Heinsohn and C. Zdenek, supports conservation efforts for these rainforest birds on Australia's Cape York Peninsula. Read more in Endangered Earth Online.

The Center for Biological Diversity, a Tucson-based nonprofit, works through science, law, and media to protect species and their habitats, ensuring a wild future for all. Learn more and connect: Website | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | Take Action. For inquiries, email center@biologicaldiversity.org.

Humpback whales engage in "kelping," a global phenomenon where they roll in seaweed. This behavior is thought to be both play and a form of skincare, potentially removing parasites and bacteria to improve health. A recent study, partly based on social media observations, documented kelping across populations from the North Atlantic to Australia. This fascinating behavior was featured in Endangered Earth Online (Nov. 16, 2032).

The Center for Biological Diversity is a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to securing a future for all species by protecting lands, waters, and climate. Learn more and take action at biologicaldiversity.org.

The Center for Biological Diversity exposed rampant wildlife trafficking in Mexico, where thousands of animals are illegally sold as pets. Urge Mexican authorities to stop this trade and protect biodiversity. Take action and share our video: act.biologicaldiversity.org/RgV8T-J6N0Ck6MgGIw3GiA2

The Center, a nonprofit, protects species and habitats through science, law, and media, believing human welfare is linked to nature's diversity. Read our full report on Mexico wildlife trafficking: biologicaldiversity.org/campaigns/Mexico-wildlife-trafficking/. Learn more and connect via our website and social media: biologicaldiversity.org. For media inquiries, email center@biologicaldiversity.org.

Fossil fuel pollution is devastating life on Earth, driving climate disasters and species extinction. In September, the Center for Biological Diversity mobilized 75,000 people for the March to End Fossil Fuels, demanding President Biden phase out fossil fuels. Watch our video and take action: act.biologicaldiversity.org/vjo5u3HvQ0-qJwiNsm7PHA2

The Center for Biological Diversity is a 501c3 nonprofit committed to securing a future for all species by protecting vital lands, waters, and climate through science, law, and creative media. Learn more at our website: biologicaldiversity.org. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. For inquiries, email center@biologicaldiversity.org.

Horseshoe crabs, ancient creatures vital for endangered migratory shorebirds, faced mass killing for bait. Thanks to 34,000 public comments, an agency decided to spare female crabs in 2024, though future harvests remain a concern. Read more: [Female Horseshoe Crabs Spared](https://biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press-releases/female-horseshoe-crabs-spared-for-another-year-in-delaware-bay-2023-10-19/).

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For more information, visit our [website](https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/), or connect via [Twitter](https://twitter.com/CenterForBioDiv), [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/CenterforBioDiv/), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/centerforbiodiversity/), [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@centerforbiodiv), or [Take Action](https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/action/). Email us at center@biologicaldiversity.org.

Explore a video of "creepy-cute critters," based on a Medium article by the Center's Cybele Knowles. Featured in our Endangered Earth newsletter (Oct. 19, 2023), this content highlights the Center for Biological Diversity's mission. As a Tucson-based 501c3 nonprofit, we secure a future for all species by protecting essential lands, waters, and climate, believing human welfare is tied to nature's diversity.

We work through science, law, and media to ensure a wild world for generations to come. Visit our website or take action. Find us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Email center@biologicaldiversity.org for inquiries.

The American bumblebee, once thriving coast-to-coast, is rapidly declining due to habitat loss, pesticides, climate change, and disease. This alarming trend signals significant biodiversity loss.

The Center for Biological Diversity is a 501c3 nonprofit committed to securing a future for all species. We use science, law, and media to protect essential lands, waters, and climate, believing human welfare is deeply linked to nature.

Connect with us: Website | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | Take Action. Email inquiries to center@biologicaldiversity.org.

The Biden administration plans to waive 26 environmental laws for new border wall construction in Texas. This threatens fragile habitats near a national wildlife refuge, cutting off wildlife like cougars and bobcats from the Rio Grande, and potentially destroying endangered plants crucial for monarch butterflies. The Center for Biological Diversity actively opposes these plans.

As a 501c3 nonprofit, the Center for Biological Diversity works to protect species and their habitats through science and law, believing human welfare is linked to nature's diversity. Learn more about their fight against the wall in this article: What Happens When You Wall Off a River. For additional information, visit biologicaldiversity.org or email center@biologicaldiversity.org.

Celebrate Sea Otter Awareness Week with an adorable look at these charming marine mammals. Despite decades of conservation efforts, sea otters are still far from recovered.

The Center actively defends their Endangered Species Act protection and works to reintroduce them to California and Oregon, where the fur trade nearly eradicated them in the 20th century.

Did you know sea otters often use a favorite rock to crack open shellfish, storing it in a loose skin pouch under their forearm? Learn more about our efforts to save sea otters: https://bit.ly/3ruKqmN