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We want your feedback on our proposal to list the southern hognose snake as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. This unique snake faces challenges from habitat loss, fragmentation, road mortality, and invasive species. https://t.co/ZQVWSPhIQj 📷: FWC

The @USFWS is proposing to list the ghost orchid as endangered. This rare flower faces extinction from poaching, habitat loss, and habitat degradation. Fewer than 1,000 remain in the wild in the U.S. More about this news and how you can comment: https://t.co/tnHIvfYIU8

“First you must find, a shrubbery!” ⚔️🏰 The marrón bacora is one such shrub. This endangered shrub is found only in the Virgin Islands. A draft recovery plan for this species is now available and we are seeking public comment. https://t.co/fPN2AlGvtG 📷 Omar Monsegur

“First you must find, a shrubbery!” The marrón bacora is one such shrub. This endangered dry-forest shrub is found only in the Virgin Islands. A draft recovery plan for this species is now available and we are seeking public comment. https://t.co/929RjZ6j2C 📷: Omar Monsegur

Washed out by Hurricane Helene, but not giving up... the Eastern hellbender is hellbent on survival. See how this giant salamander & other aquatic animals are making a comeback with help from biologists, hatcheries, and some serious grit. 🔗Story here: https://t.co/PmkX98ltOu

North American river otters have long whiskers (known as vibrissae) that are specially adapted to help them locate prey in murky water. A sensitive nerve network at the base of the whiskers works to transfer tactile information from their whiskers to their brain. 📸USFWS

When you realize how short life is, you ought to celebrate it even more🌼 Spring ephemerals grow for a limited time when conditions are favorable. They emerge quickly, reproduce, & go dormant, typically within 2 months. 📸Trillium by Gary Peeples/USFWS

#Manatees move through the water with more grace than you’d think, thanks to their torpedo-esque body shape. They are strong swimmers, capable of reaching speeds of 15mph in short bursts thanks to the power of their paddle-shaped tail. 📸Carli Segelson/USFWS

Want to improve your bird photography skills? Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, mastering bird photography takes patience, practice, and a few expert tips. Learn more: https://t.co/yPcvgavt0Z 📸Courtesy of Amanda Burton

Our April #BirdOfTheMonth is the wood stork! Spotting a wood stork is a rewarding experience, as their presence is a testament to healthy wetland ecosystems. Learn more & enter our monthly photo contest here: https://t.co/0JO80SauVK 📸Juvenile wood storks courtesy of Mark Cook

If you’ve ever noticed tiger swallowtail butterflies clustered around a mud puddle, they’re not just resting - they’re puddling! This behavior allows them to absorb essential minerals, such as sodium, that aren’t found in nectar. 📸USFWS

Congratulations to Brian Squibb for winning our March #BirdOfTheMonth photo contest with this unique image of a brown pelican. We love the angle of this shot! Thank you to all who participated by sending in photos! Stay tuned for April’s bird. 📸Courtesy of Brian Squibb

As little as 20 minutes outside each day can provide your body with the boost it needs to feel good. Exposure to nature has been linked with a reduction in stress and anxiety. Remember, nature is a fantastic form of medicine! 📸Tamara Johnson

Thanks to the Sport Fish Restoration Program, funded by taxes on fishing gear and boat fuel, artificial reefs are enhancing marine habitats and boosting fishing opportunities🐟 Read more: https://t.co/nCl6NP83aL 📸Georgia Coastal Resources Division

A grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) makes it possible for the Service and our partners to plug 800,000 plants into the at-risk sand dunes in the panhandle of Florida, and fence off large swaths of sand to protect them. Read more: https://t.co/qM6aa1HGer

WE ❤️ SPRING MIGRATION Spring is in full swing, and the warblers are on the move! These tiny, colorful songbirds are making their way north, filling the trees with flashes of color. Which species of warblers have you spotted so far this year? Video by USFWS

Mother/baby #manatee moment for your Wednesday? Yes, please! 😍 Like other mammals, young manatees rely on their mother’s milk to thrive. They nurse underwater, just behind their mother’s pectoral flippers. Video courtesy of Salty Siren Tours & Charters #ManateeAppreciationDay

We’ve gotta give major props to bird parents, who manage to build nests in some of the most creative places (like barbed wire fencing). What weird but effective nest locations have you spotted? 📸Laura Hubers/USFWS

Serious question, do Swamp Puppies count on #NationalPuppyDay? Asking for a friend. With scutes. And teeth. And a U-shaped snout. 📸USFWS