
This Fleeting Ecosystem Is Magical, and You Have Probably Never Heard of It or Even Noticed It
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The Endangered Species of San Diego
Statewide, it's estimated 90% of vernal pools that once existed have been destroyed. The ones that are left harbor a disproportionate number of California's native species compared to the surrounding areas. In the next episode, we'll talk with biologist Maurice Simovitch and other scientists about the suite of different plants and animals.
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