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South Dakota sits at a rare ecological crossroads — a place where eastern and western species meet, where grasslands roll into river corridors, and where some of North America’s most imperiled wildlife still cling to survival.
South Carolina’s forests, wetlands, coastlines, and river systems shelter an extraordinary range of wildlife — but dozens of those species are teetering on the edge of survival.
Nevada may look like an endless expanse of desert from above, but the Silver State is one of the most biodiverse places in the country — and that biodiversity comes with serious legal weight.
Mississippi is home to a remarkable range of wildlife, from coastal marshes and longleaf pine savannas to river bottoms and Gulf waters — but for dozens of species, survival is no longer guaranteed.
Vermont protects more than 50 animal species under its state endangered and threatened species list — and many of them live closer to your backyard than you might expect.
Missouri may not be the first state that comes to mind when you think about endangered wildlife, but it is home to dozens of animal species teetering on the edge of survival.
New Mexico ranks 4th in the entire United States for native species richness, with approximately 4,583 known species spread across deserts, mountains, rivers, and grasslands.
Minnesota was once described by early European explorers as a land teeming with extraordinary wildlife diversity — but that picture has changed significantly over the centuries.
Maine is home to more than 57 species currently listed as endangered or threatened — and the laws protecting them apply to every resident, visitor, and landowner in the state.
Nebraska is home to more than 30,000 species, yet dozens of them are teetering on the edge of disappearing forever.
New York is home to an extraordinary range of wildlife — but dozens of species are hanging on by a thread.
Pennsylvania is home to more than 480 species of wild birds and mammals alone — yet dozens of them are quietly disappearing.
Rhode Island may be the smallest state in the country, but its salt marshes, barrier beaches, rocky islands, and inland forests support a surprisingly wide range of wildlife — including dozens of species that are now fighting for survival.
Maine summers can be deceptively warm.
Oklahoma is home to a surprising variety of wildlife — from bats tucked into limestone caves to cranes crossing open skies during migration.
Wisconsin has a long tradition of small-scale farming, and more producers than ever are looking to sell meat directly to consumers, restaurants, and local retailers.
Wyoming may be one of the least densely populated states in the country, but its open landscapes, river systems, and high-elevation ecosystems shelter some of the most legally protected wildlife in North America.
Utah shelters an extraordinary range of ecosystems — from sun-scorched desert flats to alpine peaks — and that diversity supports wildlife found nowhere else on Earth.
Texas is one of the most biologically diverse states in the entire country, with more than 181 species of mammals, 247 species of freshwater fish, and 576 species of birds living in mountains, deserts, forests, prairies, wetlands, and coastal beaches.
Oregon is home to some of the most ecologically diverse landscapes in the United States — from old-growth coastal forests and volcanic mountain ranges to high desert sagebrush and Pacific tide pools.
