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gray wolf
Denver, CO

Colorado Senator Attempts to Block Wolf Reintroduction in Special Session

Colorado State Senator Dylan Roberts introduced legislation today in an attempt to halt the state’s historic gray wolf reintroduction program, which has already seen remarkable
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Miles Ritter
Salem, OR

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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Red Wolf pups cuddle together in a den
Raleigh, N.C.

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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Washington, DC

Threatened and endangered wildlife needs scientists

Thousands of people from across the world will gather tomorrow to March for Science. The March for Science event is an international celebration of science

Oregon Wolf Census Overshadowed by Recent Lethal Actions

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) released the 2017 Oregon wolf count today. The total number of wolves was 124, up just 11
Washington, DC

Legislative Riders Poison House Farm Bill

Rep. Mike Conaway (R- TX) introduced legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives today reauthorizing the farm bill. In addition to addressing traditional agricultural and

Defenders Speaks Out Against Proposed National Monument Plans

An initial comment period ends today for the Department of the Interior’s proposal to develop management plans for the illegally redrawn Bears Ears National Monument

Endangered Bird Fully Recovered, Thanks to the Endangered Species Act

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will propose delisting the endangered Kirtland’s Warbler , a gray and yellow songbird that ranges from the Great Lakes
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