California has always lived with cycles of dry and wet years. However, in recent decades, drought conditions have become more intense, more prolonged, and more damaging. Driven by climate change, these droughts are reshaping landscapes and threatening the state’s unique and diverse wildlife. California is home to over 770 animal…
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…