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Mammals are known as the only animals who feed their young by secreting milk from their bodies — but other critters are apparently giving us some competition. A group of limbless tropical

Mammals are known as the only animals who feed their young by secreting milk from their bodies — but other critters are apparently giving us some competition. A group of limbless tropical amphibians resembling worms, called caecilians, contains some species whose young come into the world equipped with teeth and feed on their mothers’ skin. Now it turns out those egg-hatched youngsters can also get their mothers to eject a high-fat, high-protein substance from their cloacae — if they make the right clicking noises. Check out this voracious new family in action. Learn More: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024-00686-5 This video was featured in our Endangered Earth newsletter, issue 1,236 (March. 14, 2024): https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/publications/earthonline/endangered-earth-online-no1236.html ----- About the Center: The Center for Biological Diversity is a 501c3 nonprofit headquartered in Tucson, Arizona. At the Center, we believe that the welfare of human beings is deeply linked to nature — to the existence in our world of a vast diversity of wild animals and plants. Because diversity has intrinsic value, and because its loss impoverishes society, we work to secure a future for all species, great and small, hovering on the brink of extinction. We do so through science, law and creative media, with a focus on protecting the lands, waters and climate that species need to survive. We want those who come after us to inherit a world where the wild is still alive. Where to find us: WEBSITE: https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/CenterForBioDiv FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/CenterforBio... INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/centerforbi... TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@centerforbiodiv TAKE ACTION: https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/action/ For questions or media inquiries, email us at center@biologicaldiversity.org.

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People of many faiths embrace the idea of "creation care" - taking care of God's gift of earth. Join Jose Aguto and Tori Goebel to hear how their faith guides their climate action, and how you can

People of many faiths embrace the idea of "creation care" - taking care of God's gift of earth. Join Jose Aguto and Tori Goebel to hear how their faith guides their climate action, and how you can build relationships with faith leaders in your community. Tori serves as the National Organizer and Spokesperson for Young Evangelicals for Climate Action. She holds an undergraduate degree in communications and political science from Gordon College (B.A. '16) and a masters of environmental law and policy from Vermont Law School (M.E.L.P. '19). Tori spent 4 years as Communications Director for YECA and the Evangelical Environmental Network, YECA’s partner ministry. Tori was born and raised in New England and currently lives in the Boston area. Catholic Climate Covenant collaborates with Catholic organizations and across sectors to advance the Church's call to love and care for God's creation, our vulnerable neighbors, and all people, including those we may view as adversaries. Prior to the Covenant, Jose worked for the Friends Committee on National Legislation, the National Congress of American Indians, EPA's American Indian Environmental Office and the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law. Andrea Zink has spent her career working in the non-profit sector for mission-driven organizations such as The Salvation Army, Vanderbilt University, and Nashville Opera. She is a member of the United Methodist Church and volunteers on the United Methodist Circle of Grace prison ministry music team and on several UMC Creation Justice work committees. Who supports carbon pricing: Faith Leaders Young Evangelicals for Climate Action: https://yecaction.org/ Young Evangelicals for Climate Action policy principles: https://yecaction.org/take-action/policy-principles.html Young Evangelicals for Climate Action - statement on Energy Innovation Act: https://yecaction.org/blog/overview.html/article/2018/11/28/y-e-c-a-welcomes-new-climate-solution-proposal YECA’s statement on Biblical principles of Green New Deal: https://yecaction.org/blog/overview.html/article/2019/07/09/young-evangelicals-support-principles-of-green-new-deal-call-for-bipartisan-legislation-to-enact-them Catholic Climate Covenant: https://catholicclimatecovenant.org Catholic Climate Covenant call for support of Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act: https://catholicclimatecovenant.salsalabs.org/SupportEIDCAAA/index.html Pope Francis Encyclical and Climate Change: https://catholicclimatecovenant.org/encyclical CCL Faith-related Action Teams: https://community.citizensclimate.org/groups/action-teams Evangelical Christians Action Team: https://community.citizensclimate.org/groups/home/983 Catholic Action Team: https://community.citizensclimate.org/groups/home/958 Getting Down to Business - Endorsements! Business-Related Action Teams can be found on CCL Community at: https://community.citizensclimate.org/groups/action-teams Grasstops Engagement Action Team: https://community.citizensclimate.org/groups/home/1771 Business Climate Leaders: https://community.citizensclimate.org/groups/home/986 Planning your 2021 Grasstops Strategy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcNDECDBTE4 Grasstops Engagement Training: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/engaging-influencers/ Grasstops Engagement Forums: https://community.citizensclimate.org/discuss/viewcategory/61 Chamber of Commerce Statement on Climate Change: https://www.uschamber.com/climate-change-position Chamber of Commerce Directory: https://www.uschamber.com/co/chambers

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Building on the Pact for the Future and the Global Digital Compact, this session seeks to underscore the concerns of youth in the digital age, from the lack of meaningful youth participation in AI

Building on the Pact for the Future and the Global Digital Compact, this session seeks to underscore the concerns of youth in the digital age, from the lack of meaningful youth participation in AI and digital governance to the need for equitable access to digital tools for youth of all backgrounds. Further, it will explore ways young people have already been using their creativity, energy, and innovative perspectives to drive positive social change with the help of digital technologies.

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A remote camera in Washington state shows a mother bobcat teaching her kitten to jump. The mother leaps to a branch off-screen and the kitten follows suit … sort of. Check out the super slo-mo

A remote camera in Washington state shows a mother bobcat teaching her kitten to jump. The mother leaps to a branch off-screen and the kitten follows suit … sort of. Check out the super slo-mo replay of the young cat’s valiant effort. The Center took legal action against the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services program in 2019 over its killing of thousands of native animals a year in Washington state, including bobcats.

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This talk discusses the impacts global climate change has on our world's water sources by examining different case studies around the world. This talk also focuses on the importance of

This talk discusses the impacts global climate change has on our world's water sources by examining different case studies around the world. This talk also focuses on the importance of intergenerational coalitions and the role of young people in combatting these challenges. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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Jeff, a climate action activist creates great products from waste in his environment. A young Ghanaian seeking to inspire generations on the beauty and how productive waste can be to our daily life.

Jeff, a climate action activist creates great products from waste in his environment. A young Ghanaian seeking to inspire generations on the beauty and how productive waste can be to our daily life. Jefferey K. Yeboah is a Ghanaian entrepreneur who recycles old car tyres into household furniture. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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This talk focuses on the complex issue of climate change and how we can work together to make positive changes that will benefit our planet. Vera explores the effect that climate change is having on

This talk focuses on the complex issue of climate change and how we can work together to make positive changes that will benefit our planet. Vera explores the effect that climate change is having on a young person's world. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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CONGRATULATIONS ERICA MARIE DANIELS FROM THE TURTLE LODGE! 2021 Young Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Award Erica Daniels, Founder & Owner, Kejic Productions The Turtle Lodge is so very proud and

CONGRATULATIONS ERICA MARIE DANIELS FROM THE TURTLE LODGE! 2021 Young Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Award Erica Daniels, Founder & Owner, Kejic Productions The Turtle Lodge is so very proud and honoured to share that Erica Marie Daniels, Cree filmmaker from Peguis First Nation, who has worked with the Turtle Lodge since 2011, is the recipient of the 2021 Youth Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Award from the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB). Erica Marie Daniels (Animki Mukwa Ikwe – Thunder Bear Woman) Youth Leader, Cree Nation. Erica Daniels is a young entrepreneur specializing in Video Production, Photography, and Graphic Design from Peguis First Nation but resides in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She began her journey through Just TV, a multimedia program for at-risk youth in the inner city of Winnipeg. Today, she is an award-winning director and producer and, at just 29 years old, owner of her own media company Kejic Productions. Elder Dr. Dave Courchene Jr. named her company Kejic, meaning "The Sky" in Anishinabemowin, symbolizing that there are no limits to our dreams and what we can achieve. Erica won the first-ever Indigenous Film Award presented at the 2019 Indigenous Music Awards. Her latest film, Run As One – The Journey of the Front Runners (Watch here), won two Golden Sheaf Awards and was nominated for a Canadian Screen Award and the Banff World Media Festival Award. She shares a message of hope to encourage Aboriginal Youth to pursue ­their full potential and follow their dreams. Erica is a graduate from the National Screen Institute’s New Voices Program and has been recognized for her work in the visual arts by receiving the 2012 City of Winnipeg Youth Role Model Award, 2013 Manitoba Aboriginal Youth Achievement Award, and as a National Youth Panelist at the 2014 Cando Business Conference. She has been nominated for a YWCA Young Women of Distinction Award and was a keynote speaker for the UpStarts Youth Entrepreneur Conference in Whitehorse, Yukon in May 2015. Erica has a passion for working with Youth in her community by connecting them with their identity as First Nations people of their homeland. She became connected to her culture and identity in 2011 when she attended her first ceremony at the Turtle Lodge in Sagkeeng First Nation and has been learning from her Indigenous elders ever since. She currently runs a cultural program at the Broadway Neighbourhood Centre and mentors youth in video production and graphic design through Kejic Productions and the Just TV Program. Erica completed a documentary entitled Mikinakay – Trail of the Turtle (Watch here) which follows the story of two Indigenous youth and their journey to heal from the effects of intergenerational trauma. Erica is currently co-directing The Seven Sacred Laws, an 8-part vignette series, along with Peg City Pictures Inc. and Nüman Films in partnership with the Turtle Lodge, Investors Group, and the Manitoba 150.

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