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Jeri DanskyThanks to @hootalex, TIL that the adorable Florida scrub jay could lose its protection under the Endangered Species Act — due to a lawsuit from “a young tech entrepreneur” and new Florida property owner. (And a ruling against the scrub jay would affect many other species, too.)
The birds have already lost a lot of their habitat, as explained here: https://floridaphoenix.com/2026/03/26/landowner-lawsuit-over-florida-scrub-jays-has-national-ramifications/
“Florida used to have a lot of habitat for Florida scrub jays. Now, not so much.
“As it says right in their name, the places these little birds live are in the Florida scrub — sandy spots full of pines, oaks, and saw palmetto. Another species that’s strongly attracted to these dry spots: Developers.
“Take a wild guess which one is dominating the Florida landscape now. It ain’t the scrub jays.”
Also: Alex’s Florida scrub jay poster: https://mastodon.social/@hootalex/116450347133558899
Landowner lawsuit over Florida scrub jays has national ramifications • Florida Phoenix
There’s no “Cutest Critter in Florida” contest but, if there were, I can name a few contestants. The diminutive Key deer, for one. The seagrass-munching manatee for another. And, of course, the friendly Florida scrub jay. You may not be familiar with the scrub jay. Contrary to what The Trashmen used to sing, not everybody’s […]
Petra van Cronenburg@The14 Well, first we need strong protection and regulations. But then ... you know ... in your Amazon link can be found a lot of salep and some products look even illegal. That's an absurd combination to "your" article. 🙄
I prefer reading the original by @TheConversationUS https://theconversation.com/edible-orchids-are-being-overharvested-in-the-mediterranean-how-to-protect-these-astonishing-blooms-279495
#Orchids #Environment #Biodiversity #ClimateChange #Mediterranean #Sustainability #Wildlife #Ecology #Plants #NatureProtection #EndangeredSpecies #Trade
The-14Edible orchids are being overharvested in the Mediterranean – how to protect these astonishing blooms
#Orchids #Environment #Biodiversity #ClimateChange #Mediterranean #Sustainability #Wildlife #Ecology #Plants #NatureProtection #EndangeredSpecies #Trade
https://the-14.com/edible-orchids-are-being-overharvested-in-the-mediterranean-how-to-protect-these-astonishing-blooms/
#Orchids #Environment #Biodiversity #ClimateChange #Mediterranean #Sustainability #Wildlife #Ecology #Plants #NatureProtection #EndangeredSpecies #Trade
https://the-14.com/edible-orchids-are-being-overharvested-in-the-mediterranean-how-to-protect-these-astonishing-blooms/
Science | The GuardianBonobos enjoy pretend tea parties and chimps think rationally: why apes are more like us than we ever thought https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/apr/23/apes-behaviour-bonobo-chimpanzee-humans-science-aoe #EndangeredSpecies #Environment #Animals #Conservation #Wildlife #WorldNews #Science #Primatology #AnimalBehaviour #Biology
GarrulaxA new global assessment has found that 41% of amphibian species that scientists have studied are threatened with extinction, meaning they are either vulnerable, endangered or critically endangered.”
#EndangeredSpecies #ClimateCrisis #SpeciesConservation https://apnews.com/article/endangered-amphibians-extinction-frogs-salamanders-3b1f4303f1a0fe087f3ceb543fa1496a
#EndangeredSpecies #ClimateCrisis #SpeciesConservation https://apnews.com/article/endangered-amphibians-extinction-frogs-salamanders-3b1f4303f1a0fe087f3ceb543fa1496a
Amphibians are the world's most vulnerable animals and threats are increasing
The world’s frogs, salamanders, newts and other amphibians remain in serious trouble. A new global assessment has found that 41% of amphibians that scientists have studied are threatened with extinction, meaning they are either vulnerable, endangered or critically endangered. No other group of animals is in greater danger. Habitat loss due to agricultural expansion is the leading threat worldwide. A growing percentage of amphibian species are also being pushed to brink by novel diseases and climate change. Amphibians are particularly vulnerable in part because of their delicate skin and complex life cycles.
Global News GuelphToronto Zoo’s Pygmy hippo expecting second baby
A pygmy hippo at the Toronto Zoo is pregnant with a calf expected this summer, as the endangered species faces growing threats in the wild.
#Canada #EndangeredSpecies #pregnantanimal #pygmyhippo
https://globalnews.ca/news/11811988/toronto-zoo-pregnant-hippo/
A pygmy hippo at the Toronto Zoo is pregnant with a calf expected this summer, as the endangered species faces growing threats in the wild.
#Canada #EndangeredSpecies #pregnantanimal #pygmyhippo
https://globalnews.ca/news/11811988/toronto-zoo-pregnant-hippo/
Global News HamiltonToronto Zoo’s Pygmy hippo expecting second baby
A pygmy hippo at the Toronto Zoo is pregnant with a calf expected this summer, as the endangered species faces growing threats in the wild.
#Canada #EndangeredSpecies #pregnantanimal #pygmyhippo
https://globalnews.ca/news/11811988/toronto-zoo-pregnant-hippo/
A pygmy hippo at the Toronto Zoo is pregnant with a calf expected this summer, as the endangered species faces growing threats in the wild.
#Canada #EndangeredSpecies #pregnantanimal #pygmyhippo
https://globalnews.ca/news/11811988/toronto-zoo-pregnant-hippo/
Global NewsToronto Zoo’s Pygmy hippo expecting second baby
A pygmy hippo at the Toronto Zoo is pregnant with a calf expected this summer, as the endangered species faces growing threats in the wild.
#Canada #EndangeredSpecies #pregnantanimal #pygmyhippo
https://globalnews.ca/news/11811988/toronto-zoo-pregnant-hippo/
A pygmy hippo at the Toronto Zoo is pregnant with a calf expected this summer, as the endangered species faces growing threats in the wild.
#Canada #EndangeredSpecies #pregnantanimal #pygmyhippo
https://globalnews.ca/news/11811988/toronto-zoo-pregnant-hippo/
