The Kirtland’s Warbler is proof of success from the Endangered Species Act. This bird was down to 167 breeding pairs in the 1970’s when it was one of the first species to be placed on the Endangered Species List for the US. Now it is up to over 2,000 breeding pairs and up for removalContinue reading “Kirtland’s Warbler”
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Atlantic Sturgeon
The Atlantic Sturgeon. I picked this one because I love this fish. I think it is strikingly beautiful. About them: Atlantic Sturgeon are huge fish once in maturity. They can weigh up to 800 lbs and be as long as 14 feet in length. They are long lived fish, up to 60 years. They doContinue reading “Atlantic Sturgeon”
Dusky Gopher Frog
We start with the Dusky Gopher Frog. This is a subspecies of the Gopher Frog, an amphibian that gets it’s name from using burrows dug by gopher tortoises for shelter. About Them: The Dusky Gopher Frog, a very specialized creature that used to live across, Louisiana, Alabama, and Mississippi. However, they are so specialized andContinue reading “Dusky Gopher Frog”
Inktober US Endangered Species Promts
I want to bring attention to the Endangered Species Act. It is a 45 year old law that is being called into question and is being changed by the current federal legislators. Some changes have occurred through the House Committee of Natural Resources. Then the Supreme Court will hear a case beginning October 1st which,Continue reading “Inktober US Endangered Species Promts”
Casey Girard Illustration 