The western gray squirrel is Washington’s largest native tree squirrel, facing severe habitat loss and competition from non-native species.
Category: Shrubsteppe
Washington Jacob’s-ladder
Washington Jacob’s-ladder is an endangered, rare wildflower endemic to Washington State, threatened by habitat loss and invasive species.
Western Monarch (Danaus plexippus)
Monarch butterflies in Washington face threats from habitat loss and climate change, emphasizing the need for conservation and community support.
Endangered Insects of the Washington Shrubsteppe
Five key insect species in the shrubsteppe ecosystem indicate environmental health; their declines signal broader ecological challenges in connectivity, water, and biodiversity.
Sandhill Crane
The endangered sandhill crane in Washington is a rare subspecies, nesting in isolated wetlands. Threatened by habitat loss, these majestic birds rely on conservation efforts to protect their fragile breeding grounds.
Shrubsteppe of Washington
Washington’s shrub-steppe region, an ecosystem of rolling plains and diverse species, is declining at an alarming rate due to agriculture and invasives.
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