Endangered Species spotlight
We are excited to announce the return of our Endangered Species Spotlight! Here we will talk about animal species in need of our support. By joining the mailing list, you will receive exclusive content related to the monthly animal!
Endangered species guide
Additional Information
There are several levels of wildlife that are in danger of extinction. We utilize the International Union for the Conservation of Nature's (IUCN) scale for reference. Those levels and their symbols are:
- Least Concern (LC): Not in danger of extinction
- Near Threatened (NT): Nearing dangerously low populations and needs our help to avoid becoming endangered
- Threatened (T): Populations are rapidly declining and need help in order to survive
- Endangered (E): Species is nearing extinction and without our help, will become extinct in the near future
- Critically Endangered (CE): Species is incredibly troubled and can become extinct at any time
- Extinct Wild/Extinct (EW/EX): No wild populations exist or no known specimens are living today
November Animal of the month: River and sea Otters
A huge part of aquatic life is in danger
These amazing creatures are known for their antics in the water and on land. Many people see them as cute and cuddly. This has not stopped us from dumping chemicals and trash in the waters that they live in and around, which kills the fish they eat as well as the wonderful otters themselves.
We can make a difference! By throwing our refuse in the appropriate receptacles, recycling, and being more careful with where our chemicals go, we can help improve the quality of the water ways in our area and thus help these beautiful creatures thrive!
Some information about these beautiful creatures:
- IUCN Listing: LC through CE (marine otters) depending on subspecies
- Range: Most continents and the oceans of the world
- Diet: Aquatic animals, some small rodents
Ohio restores faith in otters
Ohio has re-introduced the American River Otter (LC) into Ohio's waterways! After decades of not seeing these animals in the wild in many areas of Ohio, they are beginning to create strongholds in waterways that are fairly clean. Areas such as the Little Miami River and Whitewater River are known to have populations that are growing at a steady and healthy rate today!