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Today, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service published its final regulation altering the definition of “harm” under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). For years, the ESA’s definition of “harm”was interpreted to include significant habitat modification or degradation, because habitat changes in...

New Wildlife Refuge in Brazil Protects Critical Forest Habitat for the São Paulo Marsh Antwren
A new wildlife refuge established in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest will help protect critical habitat for threatened species in one of the planet’s most imperiled ecosystems. Created by the Municipality of Salesópolis, with technical support from SAVE Brasil, Rainforest Trust, and American Bird Cons...

Tides are Turning
The Red Knot fuels its mind-boggling migration with horseshoe crab eggs. Momentum to protect the horseshoe crab — and by extension, the Red Knot — is building.

Headed to the Beach? Follow These Tips for a Bird-Friendly Visit
ABC recommends that beachgoers help coastal birds by keeping a safe distance from the birds and avoiding spots marked as nesting areas. On beaches and islands where birds are nesting and raising their young, remember to “fish, swim, and play from 50 yards away.”
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