WLT-US Establishes New Reserve to Protect One of the World's Rarest and Smallest Birds
The tiny Esmeraldas Woodstar, barely measuring 2�" including its long tail, has received new protection with the purchase of 38.6 acres in Ecuador. This Endangered species is gravely threatened by habitat loss from logging, development and agriculture. A few years ago, researchers discovered its only known nesting site near the village of Ayampe, an area that was previously unprotected... Read more
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Blue Vipers, Endangered Frogs, Threatened Birds Protected by New Sierra Caral Amphibian Reserve
Conservationists are celebrating the establishment of a new 6,000 acre Sierra Caral Amphibian Reserve in Guatemala, which will protect some of the country's most endangered wildlife. This rainforest reserve is home to a dozen globally threatened frogs and salamanders, five found nowhere else in the world, three species of threatened birds, and a recently discovered brilliant blue-toned pit viper... Read more |
Winners of WLT-US 2012 Environmental Day Art Challenge Announced! WLT-US celebrated World Environment Day on June 5, 2012. Local Fauquier High School students participated in an art challenge to show how they love the Earth and want to conserve its resources. Students awarded 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place were gifted rainforest acres that will be forever saved in their honor. In addition, three honorable mentions were selected by our judge ... See the Winners |