San Francisco-based Laura Crawford has been a wildlife biologist, independent researcher, and preservation advocate for more than 30 years. Laura Crawford’s research interests include wildlife biology, birds, and marine animals, especially those of coastal San Francisco and the nearby Farallon Islands. She often leads tourists and school groups on visits to San Francisco and beaches just north of the city.
It is estimated that more than 1,300 plants and animals in the United States are endangered or threatened, There are things the general public can do to help preserve these endangered species.
Plant vegetation in your yard. Planting bushes, trees, and flowers in your yard can provide shelter and food for native wildlife. Planting can also help to preserve native species, which often compete with invasive species for habitats and resources, and has the added benefit of attracting native insects such as butterflies and bees that can help pollinate your plants.
Be aware while driving. It is estimated that animal-vehicle accidents cost the country $1 billion each year in property damage and that an animal is hit by a vehicle every 26 seconds. Animals such as bears, bobcats, and moose need a wide area of land in which to roam in search of food. However, many of these areas intersect with human communities and are criss-crossed by roads, which can pose as a hazard to these animals.
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