California is known for its breathtaking landscapes, from the towering Sierra Nevada mountains to the coastal redwoods and desert valleys. These environments are home to some of America’s most iconic wildlife, including black bears, mountain lions, bobcats, desert bighorn sheep, and mule deer. At the same time, the state has…
California is famous for its rich biodiversity, hosting everything from towering redwood forests to desert landscapes and coastal wetlands. Yet in recent decades, one threat has grown more severe than ever before—wildfires. Once considered a natural part of the ecosystem, fires are now occurring more often, burning larger areas, and…
California is a biodiversity hotspot, but in 2025 many bird species are under intense pressure from climate change, habitat destruction, and human activity. Rising temperatures, longer droughts, stronger storms, and sea-level rise are reshaping wetlands, coastlines, and forests. At the same time, ongoing urban growth, changing agricultural practices, and pollution…
California is at the center of a groundbreaking movement to protect wildlife through wildlife corridors. With highways, urban sprawl, and development cutting across natural habitats, the state faces increasing pressure to restore connectivity for animals ranging from mountain lions and bobcats to deer and desert bighorn sheep. Over the next…
The global challenge of feeding billions of people while protecting ecosystems has sparked one of the most urgent questions of our time: Can farmers and wildlife truly coexist? The answer is yes, but it requires sustainable agriculture practices that balance productivity with biodiversity. Farmers need to secure their livelihoods, while…
California is renowned for its staggering diversity of plants and animals — and nowhere is that diversity more vulnerable or more essential than in its wetland ecosystems. Wetlands — including marshes, swamps, riparian zones, vernal pools, estuaries, and floodplain meadows — are among the most biodiverse and threatened habitats in…
As urban areas expand at an unprecedented rate, the relationship between cities and wildlife has become one of the most pressing environmental issues of our time. While cities provide shelter, jobs, and opportunities for people, they also reshape landscapes and disrupt natural ecosystems. This article explores how urbanization affects animal…
California is one of the most biodiverse regions in the world, with landscapes ranging from deserts and forests to mountains and coastlines. But in 2025, the state’s wildlife is under greater pressure than ever before. Climate change is driving rising temperatures, shrinking snowpack, longer droughts, extreme floods, raging wildfires, and…
California is one of the most ecologically diverse states in the U.S. Its landscapes stretch from high mountains and vast deserts to fertile valleys and productive coastlines. With this diversity comes the need for balance, and that balance is often held together by predators. Predators play a far bigger role…
California is one of the most biodiverse regions in the world, but it is also one of the most threatened. From the high Sierra peaks to the Pacific coastline, many species face rising risks from climate change, habitat loss, disease, and human activity. As of 2025, efforts are underway across…