ESA at 50

Campaign to celebrate 50 years of Endangered Species Act & the future of US wildlife conservation

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#DidYouKnow: #squirrels run in a zig zag pattern when they feel threatened? It's a useful #tactic to #escape predators like hawks or other large #birds, but it unfortunately doesn't work too well on #cars.

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We'd love to see you at the 2024 Independent Press Awards!

You can register for the awards ceremony here: https://t.co/rJhAjokSgV.

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#ThursdayThoughts: Our work in conservation will never be finished.

#esaat50 #conservation #science #wisdom #work #change

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The bactrian camel is an incredibly adaptive creature, able to withstand #extreme changes in #temperature! They have two humps for storing #fat reserves.

It is believed that roughly 600-1,000 remain in the wild.

#wildlife #wildlifephotography #adapt #extreme #mammals

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#TuesdayTrivia: The sperm whale's brain weighs roughly 20 pounds! Talk about a heavy head...

#trivia #wildlife #whale #science #facts

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#MammalMonday: the ocelot is an endangered mammal found in #Texas & Arizona.

Its beautiful, spotted fur makes it look like a jaguar, but it's commonly referred to as a painted leopard.

The #ocelot was once hunted for fur, but today, its primary threat is habitat destruction.

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#SaturdayShenanigans: Have you ever observed an #elephant rolling around in the dust or dirt? While it looks like a silly behavior, this is actually a #strategic move- dust baths help protect the elephant's skin from sunburn and bug bites.

#saturday #weekend #funny #esaat50

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Conservation is not just a practice for animals- as the weather gets warmer, be sure to do your part in conserving water!

Check out these great tips from @TheWaterProjectInc: https://t.co/gCv4Sn3lYj.

#conservation #water #resources #summer #tips

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#ThursdayThoughts: "I firmly believe that nature brings solace in all troubles." - Anne Frank
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#history #quotes #wisdom #nature #thoughtgs #reflection #solace

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#WildlifeWednesday: The #axolotl can only be found in the freshwater #Lake #Xochimilco and nearby waterways in #MexicoCity.

Axolotls are critically #endangered as a result of habitat loss, #pollution, and #invasive species competing for #resources.
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#conservation #esaat50

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The #BlueWhale is the largest creature known to have ever existed, weighing in between 290,000 to 330,000 pounds! Their heart is the size of a small #car and their tongue weighs as much as an #elephant.

An elephant can weigh anywhere from 12,000-24,000 pounds when fully grown!

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#MammalMonday: the black-footed #ferret is North America's only native species of ferret. 90% of their diet is prairie dogs, and they may consume over 100 prairie dogs each year!

They are #endangered due to habit loss and a decreasing #food supply.
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#conservation #esaat50

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Odds are, if you have poor handwriting, someone's probably told you it looks like "chicken scratch." Where does that saying come from?

Chickens scratch the ground looking for bugs!
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#chickens #bugs #food #saturday #weekend #weekendvibes

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In case you missed it: Lowell was recently a guest on the @Earth911 podcast!

Listen on Spotify: https://t.co/o5BJ5DPgNB

Listen on YouTube: https://t.co/3twhsEzf7l

Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://t.co/16tZLdJNf3

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Lowell recently chatted with Saporta Report about how far we've come in the quest for conservation, and how much work is still yet to be accomplished.

You can read the interview here:https://t.co/189KX6LyMQ

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#WildlifeWednesday: The Southern Rockhopper #Penguin might have an intimidating face and #crazy feathers, but these little #birds weigh less than 10 pounds!

Their #population has fallen nearly 25% in the last three decades due to #climatechange.

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#TriviaTuesday: The #panda bear might have very sharp teeth, but fruits and bamboo are their meals of choice!

Did you know the panda also likes to lick #copper and iron? #Scientists studying the panda found they love the taste of #metals!

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#MammalMonday: Moore's wooly lemur can be found in Madagascar. It is distinguishable by its brown-grey fur and red tail. Seasonal fruits, leaves, flowers, and bark are dietary favorites for this opportunistic forager!
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#esaat50 #lemur #africa #wildlife #madagascar #mammal

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#SaturdayShenanigans: In 2010, a #Zambian #chimp named Julie stuck a piece of grass in her ear, stumping #scientists as to why! They concluded that there was no specific reason, other than that it must have looked #nice to the other chimps.

Way to be a trend-setter, Julie!

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We'd love to see you at the 2024 Independent Press Awards!

You can register for the awards ceremony here: https://t.co/rJhAjokSgV.

#awards #event #press #author #science