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Read about endangered species, conservation, preservation, and much more in the Xerces blog. The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation is an international nonprofit organization that protects the natural world through the conservation of invertebrates and their habitats. As a science-based organization, we both conduct our own research and rely upon the most up-to-date information to..
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While we can wear respirators and turn on air filters to manage the impacts of air pollution, pollinators have to rely on us to protect them ..read more
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From crickets to regal fritillaries: one biologist’s fascinating career is inspiring his students to engage with insect conservation ..read more
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Migratory western monarchs underwent a 28% seasonal decrease this winter before dispersing from overwintering sites ..read more
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Kevin Burls shares his experience of discovering how even one species of caterpillar can be a vital resource for many different species of parasitoid insects ..read more
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Herbicides are designed to kill plants, but can also harm pollinators and other invertebrates. Luckily, there are other ways to remove unwanted plants ..read more
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First-grade students from Stratford Elementary School campaigned for the endangered Ohlone tiger beetle and raised over $5,000 for the Xerces Society ..read more
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Executive director Scott Black shares why Xerces Society doesn't accept funding from companies whose products are harming invertebrates ..read more
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has confirmed that the Southern Plains bumble bee is being considered for federal protection ..read more
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The overwintering population of western monarchs remains at approximately 5% of its size in the 1980s ..read more
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El tamaño de la población de mariposas monarca occidentales en invernación sigue siendo de casi el 5% en comparación con la población existente en la década de 1980 ..read more