Study shows plant extinction is more common than previously realized
Nov 24, 2020 · In Washington state, the team found two confirmed extinctions: the thistle milk-vetch, or Astragalus kentrophyta var. douglasii, and the pale bugseed, or Corispermum pallidum. While neither of these Eastern Washington species were ever abundant, their disappearance is likely due to the human impact of changing land use.
Threatened and endangered species in Washington
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has three categories for species about which we’re concerned: sensitive, threatened, and endangered. You can learn more about which Washington species are sensitive, threatened, or endangered. (PDF) Watch this 4-minute video to learn more about endangered animals.
Threatened and endangered species | Washington Department of …
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife oversees the listing and recovery of those species in danger of being lost in the state. A printable PDF version of the list (PDF) is also available. Select any filter and click on Search species to see results.
Hundreds of WA plants, animals at risk of extinction
Feb 26, 2023 · Over a third of species and ecosystems in the United States are at risk of disappearing, including hundreds of plants and animals in Washington. In a newly released report, conservation research...
Plant Extinction More Common than Previously Realized
Nov 24, 2020 · In Washington State specifically, the team found two confirmed extinctions: Astragalus kentrophyta var. douglasii (thistle milk-vetch) and Corispermum pallidum (pale bugseed).
Hundreds of Washington state plants, animals at risk of extinction
Feb 27, 2023 · Among plants, 16,671 species across the country are at risk of extinction, the study found. Nearly half of all cacti species are at risk of extinction, making them the most-jeopardized plant...
New research shows a quarter of freshwater animals are …
Jan 8, 2025 · WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly a quarter of animals living in rivers, lakes and other freshwater sources are threatened with extinction, according to new research published Wednesday. “Huge rivers like the Amazon can appear mighty, but at the same time freshwater environments are very fragile,” said study co-author Patricia Charvet, a biologist ...
Over a third of species and ecosystems in the United States are at risk of disappearing, including hundreds of plants and animals in Washington. In a newly released report, conservation research...
New research shows a quarter of freshwater animals are ... - WRAL
Jan 8, 2025 · WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly a quarter of animals living in rivers, lakes and other freshwater sources are threatened with extinction, according to new research published Wednesday.
Northwest’s Salmon Population May Be Running Out of Time
Jan 20, 2021 · The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office found that some salmon species are “on the brink of extinction.” Habitat loss, climate change and other factors are to blame, it said.
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