The 3rd Friday in May is the Endangered Species Day in the U.S.
Learn more from the National Wildlife Federation here.
Image from IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
For more information:
and many more.
From the United States Geological Survey:
"Although extinctions occur naturally, the current rate of plant and animal extinctions is much higher than the natural or historical rates.
Habitat loss is the primary cause of higher extinction rates.
Other causes include habitat changes, over-exploitation of wildlife for commercial purposes, the introduction of harmful non-native species, pollution, and the spread of diseases."
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Henry Update:
As predicted, Henry ate up food overnight.
However, he only licked one bowl clean, but left the other!
Both bowls had fiber powder mixed in, so that theory is falling apart.
Despite his confusing modus operandi, he's at least eating SOME, and there was evidence of poop-logage.
The Kid has been prowling around Henryville, and found a new place to hang out in the bright sun.
Took this photo while hiding behind a door, so as to not spook him from his new perch.
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