Worldwide, wildlife populations have declined by an average of nearly 70% in the past 50 years. More than one-third of U.S. wildlife species are at risk of extinction. The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) has identified 1,764 species of plants and animals which are in need of conservation measures - more than double the number from 10 years ago. Habitat loss is the number one cause of extinction…
