The Golden State has added an official shrub and snake, both selected for how they embody California’s natural resilience.
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John Roberts, director of the Natomas Basin Conservancy, explains the importance of land management of the Natomas Basin in Sutter and Sacramento counties on Nov. 10, 2025.
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Mike Duever's lifelong passion for wildlife, especially reptiles, began during his childhood in the Chicago area. His career has focused on habitat preservation, leading him to study the Big Cypress ...