The Lesser Prairie-Chicken is an imperiled Southwestern Prairie Grouse facing increasing threats to its population and habitat. https://defenders.org/wildlife/lesser-prairie-chicken
Defenders Of Wildlife works on the ground, in the courts, and on Capitol Hill to protect and restore imperiled wildlife and habitats across North America.
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When we talk about Bison, we often mention “cultural herds,” but what is a cultural herd? While much like conservation herds where herds are protected for their ecological benefits, cultural herds mean even more especially to our tribal partners. Learn more about Bison at https://defenders.org/wildlife/bison
So a cultural Bison herd is similar to a conservation herd. Bison evolved with the prairie, the prairie evolved with Bison. We had about 100 plus years where we didn’t have Bison performing their ecological functions
on the prairie. So Department of Interior sort … Continue
In January 2021, scientists determined the Rice’s Whale to be its own, distinct species, contrary to previous classifications as a population of Bryde’s whales. There are fewer than 100 Rice’s Whales remaining, and a “best estimate” population of 50 animals, so swift and decisive action is urgently needed to save this species from extinction.
Defenders Of Wildlife works on the ground, in the courts, and on Capitol Hill to protect and restore imperiled wildlife and habitats across North America.
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