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Oregon Approves Conservation Plans for Orcas
The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission voted today to approve three Endangered Species Management Plans for Southern Resident Orcas, completing the listing process initiated by
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New Red Wolf Pups Spark Celebration
The Red Wolf Recovery Program in North Carolina has confirmed the birth of four wild litters of Red Wolf pups on the Albemarle Peninsula, home
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Defenders Celebrates as Mining Company Signals Intent to Leave Ash Meadows
A Canadian mining company with intent to mine lithium near Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge appears to have walked away from the project. Defenders of
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Senate Changes to Endangered Species Act Tries to Solve a Problem that Doesn’t Exist
The Senate Environment and Public Works committee, led by Chairman John Barrasso (R-WY), held a hearing today on proposed changes that would drastically weaken our
House Republicans Attack Endangered Species Act (Again)
In what seems to be an annual summer tradition, House Republicans today announced yet another destructive package of anti-wildlife legislation that would severely undermine the
Defenders of Wildlife Remembers Conservation Champion Nathaniel Pryor Reed
Defenders of Wildlife mourns the passing of the Honorable Nathaniel Pryor Reed, a tireless champion of our lands, waters and wildlife. Mr. Reed was Vice
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Release of Three Mexican Gray Wolf Packs Needed to Put Recovery Back on Track
Twenty-five conservation groups called on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today to release three more Mexican gray wolf packs, specifically mating pairs with pups
More Wyoming Wolves in the Crosshairs with Approval of 2018 Hunting Season
The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission approved a 2018 wolf hunting season today, allowing hunting of up to 58 wolves in the trophy game area
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