Adoriam DeWalt of Houston,Texas ,for the video“ Friends and Feathers 单击功能区上, “which describes the loss of migratory bird populations in Houston and documents DeWalt’s efforts, through a series of workshops,to educate her community about the importance of making backyards more bird-friendly。 Jenna Madary of Glen Ellyn,Illinois,for the photo essay“ 为什嚒Housing Crisis is is an Animal Welfare Issue ,“which details Madary’s efforts to develop a website to connect pet owners facing housing insecurity with foster homes,veterinarians,animal shelters,and pet pantries Ruby Anzo of Surprise,Arizona, for the“active involvement”essay“ Awareness on Puppy Mills “Anzo used a hashtag campaign, classroom presentations,a car wash,and a pet donation drive to encourage people to adopt homeless animals rather than contribute to the puppy mill pipeline。 Virginia Beach,Virginia,for the essay“ 在规定范围内 ” which outlines the“real treasures inside an oyster shell.” Gregory examines how Chesapeake Bay oysters contribute to global aquatic health,yet face dangers from overharvesting,disease,and habitat loss。 Shannon Hong,of Albertson,New York,for the essay“ Monk Parakeets:The So-Called Avian Intruders ,“which details howthese ecosystem engineers are labeled as invasive pests in many parts of the world,including in the United States.Through voluntering at alocal environmental center,Hong introduces the public to Boon,the resident monk parakeet,to foster a more personal connection to this malignies Laura Parra Gómez of Bogota Columbia,for the essay“ Kiara’s Voice a story behind unregulated dog daycare centers ,“which explains how Bogota’s lack of regulations surrounding dog daycare facilities led to the disappearance of Kiara, a Bernese mountain dog。 Ka Yee Brianna Xiao of Hong Kong for the essay“ A Cry for Pangolins ,“which discusses the dire threats faced by pangolins due to habitat loss from deforestation and encroaching agriculture, and rampant poaching for their meat and scales.Xiao recommends engaging a broader audience in pangolin conservation through social media,celebrity advocacy,and documentary films。