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Newborn Gray Wolf Pups
Denver, CO

Colorado Confirms Three New Wolf Packs, Pups’ Arrival

Colorado Parks and Wildlife today confirmed three new wolf packs have formed since the translocation of 15 gray wolves from British Columbia in January, each
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2008.02.25 - North Atlantic Right Whale with Calf - Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, NOAA Research Permit # 775-1875
Washington, DC

Attacks on Critically Endangered Whales Continue in Subcommittee Spending Bill

Defenders of Wildlife condemns the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies spending bill before the Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee
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US Capitol Building Washington DC
Washington, D.C.

House Interior Appropriations Bill Contains Devastating Attacks on Wildlife

Defenders of Wildlife strongly condemns the House Appropriations Committee’s proposed Interior and Environment spending bill for Fiscal Year 2026 which includes numerous poison pill policy

Press Releases

Senate denies Big Oil offshore drilling giveaway

Defenders welcomes prudent offshore drilling decision WASHINGTON (05/18/2011) - The Senate today struck down a bill proposed by Senator McConnell (S. 953) in a decisive

Nearly 300,000 Americans call on Obama to protect wildlife, water in national forests

As public comment closes, Obama administration's proposed forest plan draws calls for change WASHINGTON (05/16/2011) - Hundreds of scientists, 67 members of Congress, more than

Longtime conservationist Don Barry to join Defenders of Wildlife as executive vice president

WASHINGTON (05/13/2011) - Don Barry will join Defenders of Wildlife this June as its new executive vice president. This is part of an ongoing leadership

Rep. Miller pushes for expanded wolf delisting

Proposed legislation discards science and public review process Washington, D.C. (05/13/2011) - Legislation (H.R. 1819) was introduced on May 10 by Rep. Candice Miller (R-MI)

Congress serves American coasts to Big Oil on silver platter

Massive giveaway opens pristine waters to drilling at half the price Summary: The U.S. House of Representatives today passed the third bill in a series
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