sierraclub.org - sierra magazine - sept/oct 2011 - endangered-species - on the brink: animals fighting for survival
Photography by Joel Sartore | Captions by Della Watson
The tiny St. Andrew beach mouse seeks shelter solely in coastal sand dunes. Its entire remaining habitat spans a mere 20 miles in Florida. The mouse, which must compete with developers for space, is an important link in the dune ecosystem. (Photographed in Panama City, Florida)