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Wildlife Corridor Preservation

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Core habitats have long been acknowledged as a critical component for wildlife conservation. An area large enough to support a sustainable population is vital if we are to preserve wildlife. But the conservation community is beginning to focus on the habitat in between –the wildlife corridors that allow species to migrate between core habitats or…
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The Economic Impacts of Climate Change

The Economic Impacts of Climate Change Are Already Being Felt

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Climate change is already having many different impacts. Birds are migrating earlier. Storms are more intense. Flooding is more common. In short, the planet is reacting to human made carbon dioxide pollution being pumped into the atmosphere.  But what about economic impacts from climate change?  Are industries beginning to react to climate change? Below we…
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This map shows the wildlife corridor is completely accessible to migrating wildlife now that no homes are being built here.

Update End of Year Appeal (2018)

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Thank you to all of our supporters who responded to our end of the year appeal. With your help we were able to complete an ambitious agenda and protect some critical habitat for wildlife. But first, a brief description of the Wildlife Haven project for those that are unfamiliar. Map of region where the Wildlife…
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This small beaver dam was likely built by a young male. Regrettably, it did not last long. It was located on Island Creek near Centreville, MD on land Biophilia Foundation partner Chesapeake Wildlife Heritage helped to permanently protect with a conservation easement. Photo courtesy of Chris Pupke.

Beaver Dam Benefits in Our Environment

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Beaver Dams Provide Critical Environmental Benefits The U.S Fish and Wildlife Service notes that beavers are “one of the most cost effective and sustainable solutions for ecological restoration and climate change resilience.” And yet, in 2017, the U.S Department of Agriculture killed 23,646 beavers. A new approach to beaver management is needed. Dam That’s Good!…
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A Self-Aware Biosphere by Dr. Richard Pritzlaff, Biophilia Foundation Quote by Terry Tempest Williams

A Self-Aware Biosphere

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Around Christmastime when I was eight years old, my family and I were over at a friend’s house celebrating the season. It was 1968, the night Apollo 8 first circled the moon. We watched on our friend’s color TV (still somewhat of a novelty at the time) as astronauts James Lovell, William Anders, and Frank…
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Sonoita Creek Wildlife Corridor: Biophilia Foundation is working with local citizens and concerned conservationist across the United States to preserve this property in southeastern Arizona. The Arizona Fish and Game Department identified the property as the most important jaguar wildlife corridor in the state. Preserving this property will help establish a protected corridor for jaguar and other wildlife to utilize while traveling between the Santa Rita Mountains and the Huachuca Mountains. You can support this exciting preservation opportunity by donating to Biophilia Foundation here: https://www.biophiliafoundationstore.org

Jaguars in the United States?

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Jaguars in the United States are extremely rare today but historically they have roamed throughout the southern portions of the nation. Although they have been rarely been spotted in the US over the past century, there have been recent sightings indicating that jaguars might be moving back. Biophilia Foundation is working with groups in southeastern…
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Monarch Habitat Preservation Blog Post by Chris Pupke, Photos courtesy of Andi Pupke

Monarch Habitat Preservation

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The miraculous migration of Monarch butterflies reminds us of the importance of the restoration and preservation of monarch habitat. Without proper habitat for each stage of its life cycle, Monarchs cannot make their remarkable generational journey back to a few acres to survive winter. Migration of the Monarch: Monarch migration is one of nature’s great…
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Endangered Species Act remains endangered. Blog Post by Dr. Richard Pritzlaff

Endangered Species Act Remains Endangered

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Typically, news stories about the Endangered Species Act (ESA) only mention controversy surrounding the 45-year-old law, and not that it is one of the most important laws in the world protecting biodiversity, or that it has been 99% effective in preventing species extinction. In fact, were it not for the act, 227 additional species would…
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Dragonflies, like this female Eastern Pondhawk (Erythemis simplicicollis), consume insects and invertebrates making them a critical link in the food chain. Eastern Pondhawks in particular are known to consume large numbers of agricultural pests. Dragonflies are cold blooded --this pondhawk is warming itself in the sun on a stoop. Photo courtesy of Chris Pupke.

Dragonflies – Important Environmental Indicators

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Dragonflies -The Hawks of the Insect World Are Important Environmental Indicators Dragonflies are an ancient family of insects. They have been around for 300 million years — predating even the dinosaurs. Some ancient dragonflies had a wingspan of more than 2 feet. Today, there are more than 5,000 Common Green Darners (Anax Junius) are known…
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Tufted Titmouse Chicks begging: Tufted titmice have begun to use our bluebird nesting boxes more as the old field matures into a young woodland. Here two titmouse chicks beg to be fed. Photo courtesy of Chris Pupke.

Nesting Boxes: Nests, Eggs, Chicks and Surprises

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Nesting boxes can provide surprises Installing nesting structures, like bird nesting boxes, can be a great way to help wildlife. If properly installed and maintained, nesting boxes can provide a critical component of habitat for wildlife. And as with all things natural — nesting structures can provide a few delightful surprises. This has certainly been…
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