Plastic is a large part of human existence. Plastics waste in the ocean is estimated to be between 75 to 199 million tons. Plastic accumulates in the ocean in gyres. Gyres are massive circular currents that trap the floating plastic. #earth #gyre #plastic
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All 2,000 species of fireflies are declining. Humanity has captured nature in a mason jar. 1 million plant and animal species are at risk of extinction.
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Palm Oil companies are destroying orangutan habitat.
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Six rare right whales died in one month. The species has only about 400 right whales left. They often collide with fishing ships or become entangled in fishing nets. Right whales migrate following food sources.
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A cold-adapted fungus is devastating North American bats. The fungus leaves a trademark smudge of white on the bat's muzzle. The fungus was discovered in New York bat caves in 2007 and has been steadily moving across the continent since. #animal #bats #earth #envrionment
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The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) declares giraffes endangered. There are nine subspecies of giraffes, five are declining in numbers. Giraffes are more endangered than gorillas. They have disappeared from five countries in the last 30 years.
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An estimated 600,000 seahorses were poached in Senegal in 2019. Artisanal fishers are fishing without oversight or legally for seahorses. Seahorses are ground into a powder in China for use in rice wine, tea or soup. Seahorses make up an $18 billion in trade.
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The last known  Achatinella apexfulva died January 1, 2019. He was nick-named 'George' and followed by school children worldwide. George was 14 years old. The Achatinella apexfulva was the first of over 750 land snails first described on the Hawaiian Islands.
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White-backed vultures, white-headed vultures, and hooded vultures are all critically endangered. The deaths occurred during their mating season. None of the affected species can afford to lose any animals.
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Researchers discovered thousands of unhatched eggs. Adult penguins are having to travel further to find food, leaving the chicks and eggs behind.

https://www.iflscience.com/in-a-colony-of-nearly-40-000-breeding-penguins-only-two-chicks-survived-this-year-44201 #animal
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The North American Butterfly Association (NABA) is dedicated to the conservation, study, and enjoyment of butterflies in North America.

One in five butterfly species is gone according to a study published in Science journal. #Butterflies #NABA
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Butterflies species are declining.

Plant native plants.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyjkn729gpo #BBC
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There are several organizations promoting conservation. One of our favorites started by Doug Tallamy is Homegrown National Park.

Homegrown National Park encourages everyone to plant natives to support pollinators.
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nsect loss https://natureonthebrink.net/insect-apocalypse-gaining-on-other-losses/