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“I WANT ONE!” When we see a cute or cool animal on TV or in a movie, we often have an instinctive reaction of wanting one in our own homes.

In preparation for the gift-giving season, we present alternative behaviors and resources to help you celebrate in an eco-friendly way. 

The Socotra archipelago has an unusually high number of endemic species – those that are found nowhere else in the world.

Of the 27 described species of sturgeon, 26 are now at risk of extinction. The 27th, the Chinese Paddlefish, is classified as Extinct.

The ocean – and all the lives that depend on it – face serious threats, including overfishing, climate change and habitat loss.

The first ever Global Reptile Assessment shows that 21.1% of all reptiles (at least 1,829 species) are threatened with extinction.

In the USA there are around 200 species of orchids, from which 20% are found in Indiana.

The best thing we can do as good stewards of the Earth is to give creatures the space and time they need to wake up from winter slumbers.

World Wetlands Day is a day for us to celebrate, but it is also a call to action to protect and restore these incredible habitats.

It’s far more horrifying to consider a future without these and other essential species with unearned reputations for being scary.