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Coral reefs have lost many hard corals. While interest in restoration grows, there's a disconnect between practitioners and scientists. Most projects are short-term and small-scale. We need clear goals, better monitoring, and climate action to truly help reefs recover.

Find someone who holds you like this Steller's jay holds his branch.

Steller's jays are crucial to Redwood forests. They help spread seeds by hiding nuts and acorns, which can grow into new trees. This natural behavior aids forest regeneration and diversity. env.gov.bc.ca/wld/documents/…

Steller's jays are closely related to crows and ravens. They all belong to the Corvid family, known for their intelligence and adaptability.

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Steller's jays start life in a nest high in the trees. Both parents care for the eggs and chicks. The young leave the nest after about three weeks, but stay with their parents for a few months, learning to find food and survive on their own.

Steller's jays have strong, sharp claws on their feet, perfect for gripping branches and foraging for food. These claws help them climb trees and handle their diverse diet, from nuts to insects.

Steller's jays, like all birds, are modern-day dinosaurs. They're classified as reptiles, sharing a lineage with ancient dinosaurs.

Steller's jays have striking blue and black feathers. The blue comes from tiny structures that scatter light, not pigment. Their bold plumage helps them blend into the shadows and dappled light of their forest homes.

I love squirrels.

There are 285 species of squirrel in the world.

Thank you, Brooke Fitzwater (she/her) 🐟🏳️‍🌈. It was so cool of you to meet with us tonight. I want to be you when I grow up!

We want to thank Brooke Fitzwater (she/her) 🐟🏳️‍🌈 for her time meeting with high school students engaged in conservation policy and action. She's an amazing example of how bright the future is for conservation science. #JustServe #JustConserve

This squirrel decided to steal a grape off our picnic table. We don't feed wildlife. However, seeing that grape in its mouth was amazing.

Most squirrel species have a varied diet that includes nuts, seeds, fruits, and fungi. They also eat insects and small animals occasionally.

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I don’t think I could ever eat what ducks eat!

This is probably my favorite view in the entire world.

Flying kites is such a blast! There's nothing like watching your kite soar high in the sky, catching the wind just right. It's simple fun that never gets old.