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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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FWS Withdraws Land Protection Plan Threatening Endangered Species
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today announced it is withdrawing the final Land Protection Plan for the Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge, which established an
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One year later, lack of Congressional response is a tragedy in itself
Summary: One year ago, an explosion aboard the BP Deepwater Horizon drilling rig claimed the lives of 11 workers and initiated the worst oil disaster
Wolf becomes sacrificial lamb in budget bill
Wolf provision sets dangerous precedent for skirting wildlife protections WASHINGTON, D.C. (04/14/2011) - Congress gave final approval for a budget deal today that includes a
Montana agrees to let bison roam outside Yellowstone
New agreement designates additional winter range for bison, likely avoids annual slaughter Summary: Eight state, federal and tribal agencies agree to plan that allows Yellowstone
Congress and administration sell out wolves on budget bill
House and Senate abandon commitment to protecting wildlife Summary: Congress moves forward with provision to strip federal protections for wolves in Idaho, Montana and portions
No taxing effort to help save sea otters
Defenders calls on Californians to donate to the Sea Otter Tax Fund MONTEREY BAY, Calif. (04/07/2011) - With the tax deadline fewer than two weeks
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