Cheetah's Best Friend?

Man's best friend is proving to be a great companion for cheetahs as well. Stray dogs are employed by the San Diego Zoo Safari Park to help cheetahs relax and enjoy captivity. Get the full scoop here.  

Photo courtesy of USFWS

 

 

The ESA Turns 40

This year is the 40th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act, and it only seems natural to celebrate by talking about species that have benefited from the protection this vital legislation has offered. 

The gray wolf is a notable ESA success and is up for complete de-listing in the near future. Photo courtesy of USFWS.

Help Kids to Love a Stream

One of the best ways to help endangered animals is by protecting their habitat, and one of the best ways to inspire the next generation to protect habitat is by helping them learn to love it. Find ideas for exploring a stream with kids here. 

A Simple Way to Help Stream Habitat

There are many ways that we can help improve the quality of our nation's streams, but one of the simplest methods for landowners is promoting the growth of lush, healthy riparian vegetation along stream banks. Learn how here.

In the Arctic, Cold is a Good Thing

We all perceive the arctic as a harsh and formidable scape of land and sea. All that ice is daunting, making survival of any kind seem like a miracle. But for the species that have adapted to life at the top of the world, a warm-up is far from comforting. Learn why the habitat of the Arctic is threatened by climate change, and discover a handful of Arctic animals that are already considered endangered.

Why does all that ice matter? Photo courtesy of NOAA