California is one of the most biodiverse states in the United States, home to deserts, valleys, mountains, forests, and more than 800 miles of coastline. Every year, countless animals—from giant gray whales swimming off the Pacific coast to fragile monarch butterflies arriving in coastal groves—embark on incredible migration journeys. These…
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 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…