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As a general rule, wild animals prefer to stay away from humans. So why do we see them strolling through our backyards?  Some may prefer the easier access to food, and it’s not hard to see why. Tearing into the trash is much easier (and conserves more energy) than...

Consider the frustration you feel when your usual route to work is blocked off by construction. Now imagine that your only chance to eat that day is on the other side of that road. You’re now disoriented -- and starving.  This is a glimpse of what our wildlife...

Here in California, we’re never too far away from nature; Our idyllic parks and refuges are the crown jewels of the Western US.  What’s more, San Diego has a near perfect climate, 70 miles of beaches, and a stunning variety of landscapes. Our county also has a unique...

San Diego is not only beautiful, it’s one of the most biologically-rich places in the continental United States. Sadly, the persistent threat of climate change and human development threatens our county and its environmental resources every day. Habitat destruction...