#supportsaturday

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Support Saturday: Red-Bellied Newt

Image Credit: Wildlife Adventures

The Red-Bellied Newt(Taricha rivularis) is Vulnerable, and is in need of help. Some ways you can help are by cleaning up trash and never releasing pets into the wild, especially if you are in their native range in California. You can also support organizations dedicated to restoring natural habitats and/or removing invasive animals.

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#SupportSaturday

For #SupportSaturday I would like to show off @squeakybat‘s artwork! I met squeakybat through tumblr where she has an Ask the Sega All Stars ask blog which is a very fun ask blog:

http://askallstars.tumblr.com/

She also has her own original webcomic series that she's put a lot of work into that's super awesome! It's called Stellar Persona and it's got a varied cast, magical girl and boy transformations, dragons and much more! Be sure to check it out!

http://stellarpersona.com/post/114822490470

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Support Saturday: Reedfish

Image Credit: Unknown

There are two main ways you can show support for the Reedfish(Erpetoichthys calabaricus). The first is to learn about the palm oil industry and how it is bad for the environment, and then avoid purchasing products with palm oil from unsustainable sources. One of the easiest ways to do that is to download the Palm Oil Scan app. This app is funded by the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums(WAZA) and allows you to scan bar codes on products to see if the product is sustainable.

The second way you can support Reedfish is to avoid purchasing them as pets. I know, they are cute, but it's generally harmful to keep wild-caught animals, unless you are someone who is trying to figure out how to successfully breed and raise them in captivity. If you own a wild-caught Reedfish, don't try and get rid of it, just keep it and try not to get any more.

There are also stickers you can get of the Reedfish! Here are some links to ones I could find.

Ropefish By MapleSquidArts

Ropefish By Dorian NOEL

Ropefish By DangCuteFish

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Support Saturday: Brush-Tailed Mulgara

Image Credit: Owen Lishmund

The Brush-Tailed Mulgara(Dasycercus blythi) is threatened by climate change, feral animals such as foxes and cats, and overgrazing from cattle destroying their habitats. One way you can show support is by donating to Bush Heritage Australia, which is an organization dedicated to helping preserve and protect Australian wildlife, including the Brush-Tailed Mulgara.

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Support Saturday: Wattled Ploughbill

Image Credit: Brendan Ryan

Fortunately, the Wattled Ploughbill(Eulacestoma nigropectus) is Least Concern, so not much is needed currently to support them. However, you can still help them by not supporting unsustainable logging companies and if you live in New Guinea, by not releasing pets into the wild(you shouldn't do this no matter where you live, actually).

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Support Saturday: Spottail Sleeper Ray

Image Credit: Andy Murch

You can show support for the Spottail Sleeper Ray(Narke dipterygia) by supporting fisheries with sustainable fishing practices that have minimal impact on natural ecosystems and the animals that live there. You can also help by recycling and minimizing how much plastic you use.

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Support Saturday: Owston's Palm Civet

Image Credit: Newquay Zoo

Owston's Palm Civet(Chrotogale owstoni) is endangered, and is in desperate need of support. Some ways to support them are to avoid buying products that require capturing civets, such as perfume with civet oil(luckily most perfumes now use synthetic civet musk), civet coffee(Kopi Luwak), and, of course, civet meat.

If you live in areas where these civets are(Vietnam, Laos, and southern China), avoid setting up snares or traps, even if they are meant for other animals.

Another way to help is to donate to or volunteer for Save Vietnam's Wildlife, which is an organization dedicated to protecting animals like the Owston's Palm Civet.

And, like always, you can support artists as well! Here are some stickers I was able to find:

Owston's Palm Civet by thezoogirl

Owston's Palm Civet by Arulia108

Owston's Palm Civet by CarnivorousFern