Benefits to wildife (A note about poaching - Due to their
rareness and desirability in the pet and botanical trade, many
endangered species found in bogs have been heavily poached. In
order to protect the location of plants and animals under severe
threat from poaching, we’ll discuss the locations of these
species only with site owners.) Some endangered plants and
animals that would benefit from Mountain Bogs National Wildlife
Refuge: Bog turtle. Photo: Gary Peeples, USFWS Bog turtle,
threatened - North America's smallest turtle faces serious
threats not only from habitat loss and destruction but also
poaching. Poaching to fuel an illegal pet trade has dramatically
decreased populations of this turtle in the Southern
Appalachians, including the decimation of North Carolina’s
strongest population. Incorporating bog turtle habitat into a
National Wildlife Refuge would not only protect its habitat, but
also enable the Fish & Wildlife Service to expand anti-poaching
efforts. Learn more. Carolina northern flying s