09/07/2025
It's California Biodiversity Day! 🌲🌸🦨🌵🦦
California is one of the most biodiverse regions in the world and has the highest total number of species out of any state in the U.S. Our state also has the highest number of endemic species, which are species that can't be found anywhere else, out of all 50 states! Pictured below are just some of the plants and animals that can be found within the state of California as well as the California natives that call Micke Grove Zoo home.
Another California native is the Western Monarch Butterfly, which is a very important pollinator. Sadly, the population of this species is declining due to climate change, habitat loss, pesticides, and other factors.
One way that people can help the Western Monarch population is by reporting sightings to iNaturalist. This will help scientists keep track of how many Western Monarchs there are and where they can be found within the state. To learn more, click on the link below to visit the California State Parks Foundation's website.🦋
https://www.calparks.org/press/californians-urged-observe-and-report-monarch-butterfly-sightings
