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Discovery of a Rare Plant Through Remnant Prairie Restoration
In the absence of management, trees and shrubs have invaded the remnant prairies, causing each to suffer and become less diverse.
The Right to Go Outside: An Interview with Cris Sarabia
Sarabia wants to change the experience of his urban neighbors, starting with whatever patch of land is in front of him.
Collaborative Partnership Results in First Ever Release of 115 Zoo-Reared Foothill Yellow-Legged Frogs into National Forest in California
Recently, 115 Foothill yellow-legged frogs, hailing from the Oakland Zoo, called the Plumas National Forest their new home. Little did these frogs know they were the part of a historical conservation moment – the first ever population of captive-reared Foothill yellow-legged frogs released into the wild.
The Living Landscape: Egads! Crawdads
Crawdads, crayfish, craydids: whatever you choose to call those crustaceans that bear a resemblance to mini-lobsters, they are probably not native to our creeks and waters.
Wildlife photography: Check out these incredible bird photos!
These fantastic shots are the top photos from this year’s Audubon Photography Awards. There were more than 6000 entries from budding bird photographers across America and Canada.
The tree at the bottom of the world—and the wind-blasted trek to find it
Where on this warming planet, you ask, is the southernmost tree? Look no further: National Geographic sent a team to hunt it down.
How to bring conservation messaging into wildlife-based tourism
The study states that failing to encourage tourists to do more on behalf of wildlife represents a missed opportunity for conservation.
New research to address kelp forest crisis in California
California Sea Grant is pleased to announce six new research projects aimed at restoring California’s kelp forests.
Sparrows are singing a new song, in a rapid, unprecedented shift
White-throated sparrows across Canada are abandoning an old song in exchange for a trendy new tune. The reason remains a mystery.
Gnatcatcher: CWC’s patient of the week
On June 11, California Wildlife Center received a nestling blue-gray gnatcatcher that had been grabbed by a dog in Agoura Hills.