As forests are cut down, butterflies are losing their colours The insects’ brilliant hues evolved in lush ecosystems to help them survive. Now they are becoming more muted to adapt to degraded landscapes – and they are not the only things dulling down

What a poignant effect of habitat degradation and climate change—creatures like butterflies are slowly going monochrome.

But as forests regenerate, color returns. A needed ray of hope. #SaveAllSpecies

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Here's a great set of tips for anyone looking to increase biodiversity in their own backyard. It's easier than you might think, and a great reminder that small actions can make a big impact. #SaveAllSpecies

Insects are dying: here are 25 easy and effective ways you can help protect them From turning out the lights to letting leaves rot, these small steps can create big changes at home or in the wild

This is a great story full of easy, actionable ways to protect insect populations. There's something here for everyone—highly recommend reading through the list and choosing a few things to start with. #SaveAllSpecies

A nice story here about the recovery of the Atlantic sturgeon, a "living fossil." But as with any conservation story, there's still plenty of work ahead. #SaveAllSpecies www.smithsonianmag.com/science-natu...

This Intrepid Team of Bee Lovers Are Doing Everything They Can to Save Rare Native Species From Extinction Iridescent sweat bees, hairy-faced mining bees, tiny Perdita minima the size of a gnat. Thanks to swarms of apiary enthusiasts, native species are finally getting the buzz they deserve

A good reminder that "save the bees" needs to extend well beyond the honeybee.

"All told, there are an estimated 3,600 different species of bees in the United States—more than in any other country in the world." #SaveAllSpecies

Great story here about the Mungalla wetlands in Queensland, Australia. What a turnaround, with ripple effects for both the local community and the Great Barrier Reef. #SaveAllSpecies

Blob-headed fish and amphibious mouse among 27 new species found in ‘thrilling’ Peru expedition Scientists surprised to find so many animals unknown to science in Alto Mayo, a well-populated region

Some much-appreciated good news. A 38-day survey in Peru yielded 27 species—some furry, some... blobby—that are new to science. ❤️🌎 #SaveAllSpecies

Salmon are ‘coming home’ to spawn in Klamath River after dams are removed Years long fight by local tribes has paid off after four dams, which had blocked passage for fish for decades, came down

“Out of all the milestones that we’ve had, this one to me is the most significant.... It feels like the right path.”

Great story here about salmon returning to spawn in Klamath River less than a month after a dam removal project. #SaveAllSpecies

How Scientists’ Tender Loving Care Could Save This Endangered Penguin Species From fish smoothies to oral antibiotics, researchers are taking matters into their own hands in a radical effort to save New Zealand’s yellow-eyed penguins

Here's a great look at the hands-on effort to save New Zealand’s yellow-eyed penguin, a beloved species that sounds like "a whistling tea kettle rolling down a hill." #SaveAllSpecies

Crabs, cockatoos and ringtail possums: the wild things thriving in our cities From bees to burrowing owls, many species are adapting to urban environments and, with a little extra help from us, more could follow suit

Fascinating article here about urban wildlife and biodiversity in cities. My novel #Willodeen was partially inspired by some close encounters with coyotes in Los Angeles. 💜🌿 #SaveAllSpecies

How a Nation of Beekeepers Protects Pollinators From tree planting and delayed mowing to school clubs and interactive “Bee Paths,” Slovenia is putting pollinators first.

"A third of primary schools have beekeeping clubs.... Since 2018 beekeeping has also been an elective subject in the national primary school curriculum."

A fascinating look at beekeeping and the protection of wild pollinators in Slovenia. #SaveAllSpecies