The NaturalHistory-L group's mission is to promote the enjoyment and study of all aspects of nature, ecology, and environmental science. Of special focus will be the world's biodiversity and conservation. Political and community activism to protect our natural heritage will be encouraged.

This group is moderated. SPAM, personal insults, and vulgar, obscene or abusive language will not be tolerated. All discussions and debates must be conducted in a civilized and respectful manner.

Keywords: botany, zoology, plants, mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, vertebrates, invertebrates, insects, spiders, arthropods, fungi, entomology, mycology, environment, birding, bird watching, odonata, orthoptera, hemiptera, coleoptera, lepidoptera, diptera, hymenoptera, mollusks, arachnids, seashells, ivory-billed woodpecker, climate change, global warming, aves, biology, rain forest, swamp, wetlands.