Summer in the U.S. Southwest and northern Mexico brings intense heat, but also much-needed monsoon rains. This seasonal relief is vital for the arid region.

Recently, a borderlands remote camera captured numerous videos of a black bear thoroughly enjoying a cooling canyon pool, a welcome respite from the summer temperatures. #HotBearSummer

Emperor penguin colonies in Antarctica face severe threats. Climate change is causing sea ice to melt and break up prematurely, leading to rapid declines and the vanishing of these iconic birds.

Their survival depends on immediate action. Please urge the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to grant emperor penguins full protections under the Endangered Species Act.

Speak up for these beloved birds today: [https://biodiv.us/3gUhlsQ](https://biodiv.us/3gUhlsQ)

The Center for Biological Diversity is hosting a webinar with Terry Spahr, director of the documentary "8 Billion Angels." This film explores how global population growth strains our natural resources.

The event will feature a discussion and Q&A with Spahr, the Center's Sarah Baillie, and World Population Balance Executive Director Nandita Bajaj. They will examine how population pressure threatens our oceans, rivers, land, and air, and discuss solutions including women's empowerment and a transition from fossil fuels.

Wildland firefighters in southwestern China recently captured remarkable drone footage of a famous wild elephant herd. The video shows the elephants taking a collective nap in the forest.

This rare footage offers a unique opportunity to observe sleeping pachyderms. A highlight is a squirmy youngster who can't quite stay still.

Nevada stands on the frontlines of the extinction crisis, home to hundreds of unique, imperiled plants and animals found nowhere else on Earth. Species like the Mount Charleston blue butterfly, Dixie Valley toad, Devils Hole pupfish, and Tiehm’s buckwheat face severe threats.

A "Saving Life on Earth" webinar, featuring Nevada State Director Patrick Donnelly, explores how protecting these narrowly endemic species, utilizing the powerful Endangered Species Act, contributes to global conservation. Learn how the Center for Biological Diversity takes action against threats from ski-resort expansion, energy production, and pervasive groundwater overuse.

Discover how you can support the Center's vital work to save Nevada's rare flora, fauna, and their essential ecosystems.

The beaver, North America's largest rodent, is renowned for its engineering prowess. It acts as a master builder and hydroengineer, skillfully constructing dams and lodges that reshape landscapes.

Beyond these impressive capabilities, recent video evidence from Utah's Zion National Park suggests another surprising trait: the beaver is also a serious proponent of self-care.

To address the extinction crisis, join us for a special screening and discussion of *The Condor & The Eagle*. This award-winning documentary highlights Indigenous leaders uniting across the Americas for climate justice, protecting land and water from the fossil fuel industry. It showcases their efforts in Canada's boreal forests, Texas and Oklahoma's frontline communities, and the Amazon.

The discussion will feature Jean Su, the Center’s Energy Justice Director, and Bryan Parras, cofounder of Texas Environmental Justice Advocacy Services and an organizer with the Sierra Club.

New footage from our remote cameras near the U.S.-Mexico border in Arizona reveals a rare Mexican spotted owl hunting bats. This behavior is likely a first-ever capture.

Witness the incredible challenge of an owl catching bats in flight. Watch the footage to see how it's done.

Florida's diamondback terrapins are needlessly drowning in blue crab traps. A simple, effective solution exists: "bycatch reduction devices" (BRDs).

These devices, attached to trap openings, prevent most terrapins from entering, significantly reducing accidental drownings. We are urging Florida to mandate BRDs on all blue crab traps statewide.

Learn more about this vital conservation effort: https://biodiv.us/3bSYlrR

American bumblebees, iconic for their fuzzy appearance, are experiencing rapid population declines.

The Center for Biological Diversity is working to secure protections for these vital pollinators under the Endangered Species Act.

You can help ensure #NoBeeLeftBeehind. Learn more and support their conservation efforts: biodiv.us/36OeFYu

Cattle are destroying critical habitat within Arizona's Agua Fria National Monument. This protected area was specifically designated to safeguard vital riparian forests and imperiled animal species.

The Bureau of Land Management and the Arizona Game and Fish Commission are responsible for addressing this ongoing environmental damage.

Education and voluntary family planning significantly benefit both people and the planet. The Center for Biological Diversity, in partnership with Mozambique’s Gorongosa National Park, will present the documentary 'Our Gorongosa'. This film highlights the park's innovative model for wildlife conservation and community development in Africa, emphasizing girls' education and women's empowerment.

A webinar will follow, featuring a discussion and Q&A with Larissa Sousa from Gorongosa National Park, Kelley Dennings from the Center’s Population and Sustainability Campaign, and Sara Inés Lara of Women for Conservation. Attendees will learn how to support women's empowerment through increased education, bodily autonomy, and economic opportunities.

The future of gray wolves is critically endangered. Their populations face numerous threats, including habitat loss, human conflict, and evolving conservation policies. Protecting these apex predators is vital for maintaining ecological balance across many ecosystems.

Ensuring their continued survival requires effective management strategies and broad public support. Collaborative efforts among conservationists, policymakers, and local communities are essential to secure a viable future for gray wolves throughout their natural range.

Join the Center and the Thoreau Society for a special Earth Day event exploring resistance and extinction. We'll discuss how 19th-century naturalist Henry David Thoreau's works relate to today's fight against the extinction crisis.

Speakers include Thoreau Society President Rochelle Johnson and Executive Director Michael Frederick; Laura Walls, author of *Henry David Thoreau: A Life*; and Center for Biological Diversity Founder Peter Galvin and Senior Scientist Tierra Curry.

The Thoreau Society preserves Thoreau's legacy, advocates for natural world preservation, and inspires a deliberate life.

Our economies currently exploit nature, despite our complete dependence on it, leading to accelerating environmental degradation. Sir Partha Dasgupta's Review on The Economics of Biodiversity proposes redefining the ecology-economy relationship by applying an economic lens to value the natural world.

This approach aims to transform our extractive relationship with nature into a sustainable one. An expert panel will discuss the Review's findings and recommendations, exploring how to rebuild our economic system with sustainable prosperity at its core.

The pandemic exposed severe flaws in the U.S. food system, from worker exploitation and food insecurity to environmental abuses. These issues were exacerbated by long-standing ties between industry and government, harming workers, animals, and biodiversity.

Join our webinar to discuss creating a more secure, just, and wildlife-friendly food system. Featuring Senior Food Campaigner Jennifer Molidor, Environmental Health Program Director Lori Ann Burd, and Senior Attorney Hannah Connor, we'll explore solutions. Positive changes are emerging, with reduced meat/dairy consumption, local governments embracing dietary shifts, and a more inclusive food movement.

The western monarch population faces a severe emergency, with a 99% decline in those overwintering in California. This crisis demands immediate action.

Tell Congress to act now: biodiv.us/3aeeCXn

Take action against mining giant Rio Tinto for its ongoing destruction of sacred Indigenous land. This critical issue demands your voice.

Join the call to stop their plundering. Demand accountability by tweeting at Rio Tinto. Learn more and participate here: Stop Plundering the Planet.

Automakers have a history of obstructing progress on clean vehicles, often through deceptive practices. They are now pressuring President Biden to weaken emissions standards.

These proposed changes would roll back commitments made over a decade ago. Take action to support stronger environmental protections:

https://biodiv.us/3fwP639