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An indicator species is a plant or animal that is used to gather information about an environment. Foresters, biologists, ecologists, outdoorsmen and women use indicator species to quickly gain ...

Los Angeles is one of the first cities in the nation to publish such a list, which includes 37 species that indicate good habitat quality, connectivity to other open space and is a sufficient size ...

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Amphibians, and specifically frogs, are classified as something called an “indicator species.” This means that whenever something in the environment changes, be it annual temperature, pollution or ...

Poison dart frogs are also an indicator species. When they begin to disappear from their natural environment, it’s an indication that the ecosystem’s health is on the decline.

Alligators, along with their cousins and co-residents crocodiles, are sensitive to environmental changes in the Everglades. That makes them what scientists call a good “indicator species” for ...

This tiny amphibian is an indicator species, meaning it reflects the overall condition of its environment. When an indicator species declines, other species in that ecosystem may follow.