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Report from the Border: Blasting Granite

Amidst a global pandemic, the Trump administration is blasting through a mountain, destroying vital wildlife habitat.

The Center's Borderlands Campaigner, Laiken Jordahl, reports on the devastating consequences unfolding in the borderlands.

A Discussion of Two of the West's Toughest Predators

Center Senior Attorney Andrea Zaccardi and Endangered Species Program Director Noah Greenwald presented on efforts to save two iconic large carnivores: grizzly bears and wolverines.

The discussion covered the biology and significance of these creatures. It also highlighted how individuals can join campaigns to ensure their long-term protection and survival.

Demand Action on Plastic Pollution by Fossil Fuel Companies

Fossil fuel companies are projected to become the world's largest plastic producers by 2025. This expansion will lead to a significant increase in plastic waste, further exacerbating air and water pollution.

Join the fight to stop plastic polluters and protect our environment: BiologicalDiversity.org/StopPlasticPolluters

Saving Half the Earth: An Earth Day Discussion

To halt the wildlife extinction crisis, we must protect the vital habitats where animals and plants live.

On Earth Day 2020, Executive Director Kierán Suckling and Public Lands Director Randi Spivak discussed our ambitious goals: protecting 30% of wildlands and waters by 2030, and half by 2050. The conversation emphasized the value of public lands, the importance of bold action, and strategies for ensuring long-term protection for wildlife.

BorderView: Jaguar Corridor in the Crosshairs

The border wall is advancing towards a crucial jaguar corridor that links the rugged mountains of Sonora, Mexico, with Arizona's unique sky islands. This area is vital for jaguar movement and genetic diversity.

Randy Seraglio, Southwest Conservation Advocate for The Center, highlights the significant environmental consequences and what is at stake for this endangered species and its habitat.

Victory for California's Mountain Lions

The California Fish and Game Commission has voted to advance Southern California and Central Coast mountain lions to candidacy under the state’s Endangered Species Act.

This decision marks a crucial step towards their potential protection. For more details, read the full article.

Saving Life on Earth April 16

International wildlife trade has rightly received significant attention due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, it's vital not to overlook that wildlife trade and exploitation also present a substantial problem within the United States.

This domestic issue particularly impacts amphibians and reptiles, encompassing species from salamanders and turtles to frogs and snakes.

The Call of the Pika

Listen to the distinctive calls of the pika, sometimes known as rock rabbits. These calls serve multiple purposes, including individual recognition, predator warnings, territory defense, and attracting a mate.

Learn more about pikas: https://biodiv.us/3aMCVtT

Jaguar Habitat

Explore thousands of acres of jaguar habitat across southern Arizona and southwestern New Mexico.

In 2014, the Center helped secure vital protections for this critical area.

Frogsicle

Every September, Alaskan wood frogs prepare for winter by crawling into leaf litter and freezing solid. This remarkable survival strategy involves two-thirds of their body water turning to ice, causing their hearts to stop beating.

After six months in this frozen state, the frogs thaw out and resume normal activity. For more details, visit: biodiv.us/2vNg0PN

American White Pelicans Hitch River Ride on a Log

American white pelicans were observed riding a river log within the Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge.

Their winter range appears to be expanding northward, a trend attributed to climate change.

Bobat Mom Teaches Her Kitten to Jump

A remote camera in Washington state captured a mother bobcat teaching her kitten to jump. The mother gracefully leaped to an off-screen branch, with the kitten making a valiant, albeit less successful, attempt to follow. A super slow-motion replay highlights the young cat's effort.

This footage emerges amid ongoing concerns. In 2019, The Center initiated legal action against the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services program, challenging its annual killing of thousands of native animals, including bobcats, in Washington state.

Wolf Lick

Witness a wild wolf in Yellowstone National Park as it licks the lens of a remote camera.

This unique footage offers an intimate perspective, almost as if the wolf is licking your own face.

Trio of Bear Cubs

An adorable trio of bear cubs was recently observed in the Pacific Northwest.

These young bears were diligently practicing their essential tree-climbing skills, a vital behavior for their development and survival.

BFFs: Gray Fox and Western Spotted Skunk

Remote camera footage captured a gray fox and western spotted skunk traveling together near Denver, Colorado. This rare sighting may represent the first documented evidence of mutualism between these two species.

The unique footage was captured by Robyn Sloan. Explore more of her work [here](https://vimeo.com/user55265729).

Florida Wildlife

Spend 60 seconds observing diverse Florida wildlife captured by a remote camera.

Witness an alligator, an endangered Florida panther, river otters, a black bear, and other fascinating creatures.

Mazama Pocket Gopher

Rare underground footage captures the elusive Mazama pocket gopher.

In 2014, the Center secured Endangered Species Act protection for these imperiled animals and over 1,500 acres of their prairie habitat in Washington state.

Javelinas in the Arizona Borderlands: Remote Wildlife Cameras

A remote camera in the Arizona borderlands captured javelinas foraging and snorting.

This footage was provided by Russ McSpadden for the Center for Biological Diversity.

Bat Snack

Observe a red bat as it captures a moth during its nocturnal flight.

These bats are incredibly efficient predators, capable of consuming 500 to 1,000 insects in just one hour.

Dancing Frogs In The Western Ghats

The Western Ghats of India are home to 24 species of "dancing frogs" from the Micrixalidae family. These amphibians earned their name because males perform a unique foot-waving display, known as foot-flagging, to attract females during the breeding season.

This distinctive gesture likely compensates for their quiet croaks. Their calls are often too faint to compete with the surrounding environmental noise, making the visual foot-flagging crucial for successful mating.

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The Thinking Game | Full documentary | Tribeca Film Festival official selection

“The Thinking Game” is the inside story of DeepMind's groundbreaking AI research, culminating in the Nobel Prize-winning AlphaFold breakthrough. Filmed over five years by the award-winning team behind "AlphaGo," this documentary explores co-founder Demis Hassabis's lifelong pursuit of artificial general intelligence and the rigorous scientific journey from mastering strategy games to solving the 50-year-old protein folding problem.

Following its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival, "The Thinking Game" is now available to watch for free. For those interested in hosting a screening for a classroom, community, or workplace, visit: rocofilms.com/films/the-thinking-game/.

 

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The Thinking Game | Full documentary | Tribeca Film Festival official selection