*[Enwl-eng] This special snake species is being protected - by an airport!

[ENWL]

            This airport kindly donated acres of its land for a threatened 
species, but that could change if it's not written into policy

                  Sign Now
                 Garter snakes are some of the most beautiful on the planet, 
with bright colorful ribbons of blue, red, and black lining their little 
bodies. They've also become one of the most threatened species due to rapid 
urbanization, habitat destruction, and climate change, including in the San 
Francisco Bay Area. Luckily, the San Francisco airport (SFO) has risen to 
the snake's defense. Across from its huge transit hub, SFO has reserved 180 
acres for approximately 1,300 of these gorgeous, vulnerable snakes to 
survive and thrive. We need to keep this momentum going!

                  The area, called "Bayshore," is reserved exclusively for 
wildlife, with the public banned from entering. Staff have cultivated the 
area to meet the snakes' needs, providing ponds, long grasses, and also 
protections for their favorite food, the red-legged frog (also an endangered 
species). This type of unofficial refuge is hugely important for threatened 
species, and SFO officials have stated that they are committed to providing 
a safe home for these snakes and frogs over time. But so far, that's just 
based on the goodness of their hearts. Let's thank the San Francisco airport 
for doing its part to protect threatened species like colorful garter snakes 
and red-legged frogs — and also tell it to legally enshrine this commitment 
for posterity!

                  Thank you for all that you do,

                         Miranda
                        The Care2 Petitions Team



                  P.S. All over the world, climate destruction and human 
construction are decimating these snakes' homes. Urge SFO to legally keep 
its snake area wild forever!






Care2.com, Inc.
3141 Stevens Creek Blvd. #40394
San Jose, CA 95117
http://www.care2.com

From: Miranda B., Care2 Action Alerts
Sent: Saturday, September 18, 2021 11:18 AM
Subject: This special snake species is being protected - by an airport!





 
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