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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

Press Releases

Izembek will be integral stop on Sec. Jewell’s visit to Alaska

Trip precedes final announcement on proposed “road to ruin” through the refuge WASHINGTON (August 29, 2013) – Sally Jewell makes her first trip to Alaska

Yellowstone bison arrive at Fort Belknap Indian Reservation

Return of iconic animal a boon for wildlife conservation and tribal culture FORT BELKNAP, Mont. (Aug. 23, 2013) – Thirty-four genetically pure, disease-free Yellowstone bison

Glaring mismanagement found in administration of Texas imperiled species Conservation Plan by the state’s Comptroller

HOUSTON (August 19, 2013) – Adding to a string of recent state and federal governmental transparency issues, the Texas Comptroller’s Office finds itself at the

Groups Intervene in Lawsuit to Support End of California’s ‘No-Otter Zone’

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Groups Intervene in Lawsuit to Support End of California’s ‘No-Otter Zone’ LOS ANGELES (Aug. 13, 2013) – Sea otters should be allowed

USFWS halts peer review process for national wolf delisting proposal

Public outcry over excluded experts raises serious concerns over scientific integrity WASHINGTON (August 12, 2013) – According to news reports today, the U.S. Fish and
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