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Environment Miami Blue Butterfly, Cyclargus thomasi bethunbakeri, clinging to a flower stem.
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The 2008 report from the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) indicates about one in five species is threatened with extinction.

Insects Image of a collection of many colorful beetles.
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Beetles comprise 30 percent of all insects and about 30 percent of all other animal species. And millions more yet to be discovered!

Amphibians Small green frog sitting on a lilypad in water, with a pretty yellow flower nearby.
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There is no scientific distinction between frogs and toads; they just belong to different families. A few visible differences, however, distinguish them.

Basics Female Mallard hiding among grasses.
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Wildlife need to feel safe in your yard: Dense shrubs, brush piles, stacked firewood, tall grasses, trees, and for some animals, water. Plus more.

Basics Various native plants displaying red berries, lavender flowers and greenery.
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Wildlife won’t stay in your yard if there’s no food for them. A large part of their day — everyday — is focused on finding food.