Borderlands campaigner Laiken Jordahl demonstrates the severe impact of a new border wall segment. This construction directly obstructs vital migration routes for various wildlife species, including wolves, jaguars, and bobcats.

The wall's placement cuts off essential movement corridors, threatening biodiversity and ecological balance in the region. Jordahl's work highlights the urgent need to protect these critical animal pathways.

The Center for Biological Diversity is a 501c3 nonprofit headquartered in Tucson, Arizona. We believe human welfare is intrinsically linked to nature and the vast diversity of wild animals and plants. Our mission is to secure a future for all species facing extinction, employing science, law, and creative media to protect the lands, waters, and climate vital for their survival. We strive for future generations to inherit a world where wildness endures.

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The first 20 miles of Trump's border wall have been constructed in New Mexico. This initial section was built using 2018 congressional funding, despite a 2019 government shutdown over wall appropriations.

Future wall construction is slated for Texas and California.

Urge Congress to deny further funding for this destructive border wall: https://bit.ly/2Gv75pi

Center staff recently visited the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve near Mexico City, witnessing millions of eastern monarchs overwintering. These butterflies are now stirring, preparing for their great migration in March.

The annual count revealed an astounding 225 million monarchs, a 144% increase from last year and the highest since 2006, largely due to favorable weather. This breathtaking sight moves many to tears.

Despite this increase, continued existence requires more protection for these migratory wonders and their habitats from pesticides, climate change, and destruction. Witnessing this spectacle strengthens our resolve to save them.

Witness genuine butterflies. The green dragontail (Lamproptera meges) is a unique swallowtail species, notable for being one of the smallest and possessing rare wing transparency.

This footage was captured by wildlife photographer and insect enthusiast Kazuo Unno.

The Center for Biological Diversity is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Tucson, Arizona. We believe human welfare is deeply linked to nature's vast diversity of wild animals and plants. Recognizing diversity's intrinsic value and the societal impoverishment its loss causes, we work to secure a future for all species on the brink of extinction. We achieve this through science, law, and creative media, protecting the lands, waters, and climate vital for survival, ensuring a world where the wild thrives for future generations.

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Discover a unique approach to raising a "wild child" by observing a father and son wildlife monitoring team. Operating in Arizona's rugged borderlands, their video captures remarkable footage of local fauna.

Witness diverse wildlife, including coatis, bears, ringtails, mountain lions, javelinas, and a hawk. This team offers an intimate look at nature, demonstrating a hands-on connection to the wild.

Lil' Jawz is an embryonic catshark, developing within an egg case attached to a coral colony. Its yolk sac provides all necessary nutrients, acting as a vital power source for growth and survival until it emerges into the open ocean.

As an oviparous species, this shark lays eggs externally with no parental care. To support wildlife conservation, join the Center for Biological Diversity's e-list: https://bit.ly/2qE6gBz. Footage courtesy of NOAA.

Florida panthers, alligators, bears, bobcats, deer, and coyotes safely navigate wildlife crossings beneath highways, often unnoticed by humans commuting above. These crucial structures provide a secure passage for animals, mitigating the impact of habitat fragmentation.

Wildlife crossings are a highly effective solution, offering a win-win for both ecosystems and human safety. They significantly reduce the risk of collisions, protecting both wildlife and drivers from injury or death.

Manzo Ecology Elementary in Tucson, Arizona, challenges the notion that leading green schools are exclusive. This K-5 public school, located in an under-resourced community, functions as both a farm and ecology lab. Students collaborate with University of Arizona and Biosphere 2 scientists, collecting data for projects spanning agro-voltaic efficiency to climate science, while also learning about soil science, composting, and native habitat preservation.

Manzo operates almost entirely on solar power and harvests 32,000 gallons of rainwater annually. Its recycling and composting program processes over 4,000 pounds of waste, making students key contributors to significant campus conservation efforts.

La Escuela Manzo Ecology in Tucson, Arizona, redefines expectations for a "green school." This public elementary school, located in a low-income community, functions as both a working farm and an ecology laboratory. K-5 students collaborate with renowned scientists on significant research projects, partnering with the University of Arizona and Biosphere 2 on topics ranging from food and climate science to agrivoltaic efficiency.

Students gain hands-on experience by building compost, growing vegetables, raising chickens, and maintaining native desert habitats and pollinator havens. The school operates almost entirely on solar power, captures 32,000 gallons of rainwater annually, and processes over 4,000 pounds of compost. Manzo Elementary fully integrates its students into every major conservation effort, serving as a powerful model for sustainable education.

Wildlife officials successfully released a bobcat kitten back into the wild. The animal, nicknamed "Mr. Murderbritches," was returned to its natural habitat.

The relocation occurred after the bobcat was caught preying on chickens in Kanarraville, Utah. Officials ensured its safe return following the incident.

The vividly colored candy darter has been protected under the Endangered Species Act, with over 300 miles of streams in Virginia and West Virginia also proposed for protection. This federal decision follows a petition and litigation by the Center for Biological Diversity and its allies.

The darter has vanished from at least half its range, primarily due to pollution, competition, or hybridization. Although first identified as needing federal protection in 1982, action was delayed. The Center sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in 2015 to secure a court-binding decision, ensuring this imperiled animal finally receives the help needed to avoid extinction.

Coyotes hold a complex and often contradictory place in the American imagination, viewed as everything from gods and tricksters to pests and heroes. Praised for their intelligence and adaptability, they are simultaneously reviled for impacting livestock and encroaching on urban areas.

These wild canines are ubiquitous across America, silently navigating Hollywood boulevards, New York City alleys, Florida pasturelands, and Arizona borderlands. Their pervasive presence embodies a cunning, rebellious, and beautiful spirit.

Special thanks to Jerry Rowlette for his amazing remote-camera footage from the Tucson mountains.

Last Saturday, 30,000 people marched in California, calling on Governor Jerry Brown to protect communities and lead a just transition away from climate-damaging drilling.

Join us this Thursday for #BrownsLastChance to keep fossil fuels in the ground. Learn more and participate here: http://brownslastchance.org/sept13/

Witness the remarkable growth of Monsoon, an adorable black bear cub, in the beautiful U.S.-Mexico borderlands. Over 15 months, the Center’s critter cams documented Monsoon's journey from a 2-month-old cub, secure with its mother, to a fully independent yearling.

The borderlands reveal a surprising diversity of wildlife sharing Monsoon's habitat. Neighbors include cacti, coatis, coyotes, bats, pumas, and even a jaguar, showcasing the rich ecosystem of this unique region.