This publication is designed to introduce visitors to the plants and animals that can be found at the National Conservation Training Center (NCTC) in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. Plants, mammal, birds, amphibians and reptiles, various...
Listed as a threatened species, the giant garter snake is one of the largest garter snakes at approximately 64 inches long. They are found on agricultural wetlands and other waterways in California's Central Valley. This picture was taken on April...
Egrets nest high in the trees. They use reeds and sticks to make their nest. They make excellent fishermen standing motionless in the water to catch fish, snakes, crabs and frogs.
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Conserving the Elusive Louisiana Pine Snake:
Partners Take Action
Candidate
Conservation
Agreements
What are CCAs?
Agreements between
one or more parties that
address the conservation
needs of candidate or
at- risk species. Both
Federal and non-...
