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    Endangered and Threatened Species

    Unfortunately, numerous wildlife species in Pennsylvania have declined due to habitat loss, disease, climate change, and other causes. They are considered a species of concern, threatened or even endangered. Scroll down to learn more about these special species and how you can help them in Pennsylvania. Wildlife on WiFi resources are aligned with Pennsylvania Integrated Standards for Science, Technology & Engineering, Environmental Literacy and Sustainability (STEELS). 

    Threatened and Endangered Species in Pennsylvania
    Pennsylvania's Wildlife Action Plan for Species of Concern
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    Pennsylvania's Threatened & Endangered Species

    Investigate the challenges facing threatened and endangered wildlife and examine how habitat management, research, and conservation actions support their recovery.

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    Who's Hoo?

    Explore the unique adaptations, hunting strategies, and nighttime behaviors of owls to understand how these silent predators thrive in Pennsylvania’s ecosystems.

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    Bonkers for Bats

    Uncover how bats live, hunt, and survive as one of Pennsylvania’s most fascinating nighttime mammals.

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    Waders & Shorebirds

    Explore the unique adaptations, behaviors, and habitats of wading birds and shorebirds as they forage, migrate, and thrive along Pennsylvania’s wetlands and waterways.

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    American Bittern

    Explore the behavior, adaptations, and wetland habitat of American bitterns while examining their role in the food chain.

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