This is a status assessment of the Eastern massassauga in North America. It includes biological information on the species, distribution status information and detailed status figures.
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...
Small white orchid blossoms on stems growing from basal leaf plants. Also called Rattlesnake plantain. For additional resources about wildflowers visit the National Plants Database http://plants.usda.gov/.
Fish and Wildlife Service biologist showing Fish and Wildlife Service volunteers a Pygmy rattlesnake; five people are in the volunteer group, one person in a wheelchair.
This is a 15-second mp3 audio clip of the sound of a rattlesnake. Most rattlesnakes will try to escape and withdraw, but will use their rattle as a defensive mechanism to warn away potential predators--especially if they feel cornered. All snakes,...
Endangered species; International affairs; Partnerships; Wildlife management; Wildlife restoration;
This is an overview of what Canada and the United States are doing together in order to help protect species the two countries deem as endangered. A description of the background of this partnership is given, followed by ten examples of individual...
