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Conservation can sometimes seem like something that scientists do to protect species

that most of us will only ever see in zoos.

But conservation can actually happen everywhere, and that includes your own backyard.

Scientific Americans own Megan Bartels is here to share some strategies for protecting wildlife that's close to home.

So Megan, I think that when most of our listeners see this episode in their feed, they're immediately

going to assume it's about pollinator gardens. Do you have anything to say about pollinator gardens?

Yeah, pollinator gardens are a great example of thinking about the plants you want in terms of what

they give the animals who live around you. So with a pollinator garden, you're looking for plants

that will make local bees and butterflies and hummingbirds really happy, and that's great.

What should folks look out for when they set out to add these new pollinator-friendly plants to their yards?

A really helpful way to choose plants is to prioritize species that are native to your region.

That's because these plants and the local wildlife have evolved together,

and animals are used to making use of the resources they provide. So local birds could have a taste

for the berries from a native bush, or they could feed their chicks with caterpillars that

love munching on a native shrub. You don't have to exclusively plant native plants, but focusing on

making sure you plant several different species of native plants is really helpful for wildlife. That totally makes sense.

I've definitely seen some like debunking style stories and of course many TikToks about people

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