They might inhabit different ranges, have different activity periods or be active at different temperatures or times of year. It's a very large puzzle with not a lot of interchangeable pieces. Tufts says that doing something about the problem of endangered species instead of trying to track one down in the wild is not the next best thing, it's the better thing. Tufts sees these people, whose homes and lives often contribute to the habitat destruction that invariably accompanies breakneck development, not as villains but as a potential wellspring of support for groups such as his own. If you want to get involved, there are opportunities to volunteer at national parks, nature centers, wildlife refuges, there are citizen conservation organizations that can use your support and your time.
Admission is free, hourly fee for parking.
Remount Rd., Front Royal. The Autumn Conservation Festival is scheduled for Oct. 6 and 7. The Patuxent Wildlife Festival is scheduled for Oct. 13 and 14. This is the official Web site of the federal endangered species program. The following nonprofit organizations have programs of varying size and focus regarding endangered species.