California Species of Special Concern

Did You Know?

Some birds used to live in California but are gone now!

Why They Are Special

These animals need our help to stay safe.

How We Can Help

We can keep their homes safe and clean.

What California Species of Special Concern Does

They help keep nature in balance.

They show us if nature is healthy.

We can learn from them and care.

They need safe places to live.

We can help by not polluting.

We can plant trees for their homes.

More About California Species of Special Concern

Many animals in California are in trouble. Some have few friends left. Others have lost their homes. We need to help them stay safe. If we do not, they may go away for good.

These animals are part of our world. They help keep the air and land clean. If they are gone, it can hurt us too. We all need to work together to help them.

In the future, we can make a big change. If we care for these animals, they can thrive. We can see them in parks and wild places. Let’s be good friends to all creatures!

How Topics Connect

graph TD A["Species of Special Concern"] --> B["Legal Designation by CDFW"] A --> C["Significant Risks to Native Wildlife"] B --> D["Vanished from California"] B --> E["Threatened or Endangered under Federal Act"] B --> F["Awaiting Formal Listing"] B --> G["Substantial Declines in Population"] B --> H["Naturally Small Populations Exposed to Threats"]

What Do These Words Mean?

species of special concern:A type of animal or plant that is at risk but not officially endangered.

ecosystem:A community of living things and their environment.

threatened or endangered:Animals or plants that are in danger of disappearing.

habitat range:The area where a species lives and can be found.

human interference:When people affect nature in ways that can harm animals or plants.