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Endangered Means There is Still Time

This site from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Endangered Species Program demonstrates how loss of habitat and ecosystems can lead to a decline in biodiversity, and how the Endangered Species Act helps prevent extinction.

More>> TOP OF PAGE>> Species in the Spotlight: Bats! Bats may be the most misunderstood animals in the United States, although as consumers of enormous numbers of insects, they rank among the most beneficial. Almost all United States bats, and 70 percent of the bat species worldwide, feed almost exclusively on insects and are thus extremely beneficial. In fact, bats are the only major predators of night-flying insects. More>> MORE Species in the Spotlight While it is important to save all threatened and endangered species, the following species generate many requests for more information. We created this page for quick access to our "learn more" pages that offer links to the most recent fact sheets, life history, and regulatory information for these species. More>>
USFWS photo by Marc P. Hayes
Junior Duck Stamp Program The Federal Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program is a dynamic arts curriculum designed to teach wetlands and waterfowl conservation to students in kindergarten through high school. This program incorporates scientific and wildlife management principles into a visual arts curriculum. More>>
How Can Kids Help?
You and your school: What can you do to help conserve rare, threatened, and endangered species and their habitats?
Educators
We hope that these materials will help you and your students to learn more about endangered and threatened species.
Learn More!
The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service has...
  • Invasive Species - The introduction of non-native species is now the second greatest threat to native species.
  • Partners for Fish and Wildlife - Many people are working to restore ecosystems for species.
  • Habitat Conservation Planning - The Karner Blue Butterfly Habitat Conservation Plan protects many species in the ecosystem
  • America's National Wildlife Refuge System - Sanctuaries or refuges protect the ecosystems that endangered and threatened species depend on.
  • For students of all ages - Explore and learn about fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats and how you can help conserve, protect, and enhance them.
  • Volunteers - With more than 36,000 volunteers contributing in excess of 1.4 million hours of their time, skills and talents, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's (FWS) volunteer program is robust and continuing to grow.
  • Jobs - Become a biologist, botanist, environmental educator, law enforcement officer, computer specialist, or environmental lawyer... there are lots of possibilities.
  • Working Together: Partnerships for Endangered Species Recovery - To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act, the Endangered Species Program is pleased to announce the release of a new poster, Working Together: Partnerships for Endangered Species Recovery.
Other Useful Links and Information for Kids
Additional agencies that provide special webpages for kids in elementary through high school. The webpages include fun facts, games, project ideas, and career information. Go>>
Department of the Interior - Just for Kids Website. Go>> National Science Foundation - The Secret Lives of Wild Animals. Go>>
Privacy, Disclaimer and Copyright Information
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is committed to maintaining a web site that protects the individual’s right to privacy. Read>>


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