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On “Day Zero” for American Wildlife, Groups Across U.S. Denounce the Trump administration's Attack on Endangered Species’ Habitat
Today, the Trump administration’s unprecedented move to strip imperiled species of protections for the places where they live went into effect.
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Trump Administration Executive Order Targets Wolves to Appease Ranchers
Under the guise of supporting ranchers from livestock loss due to predation, the Trump administration issued an EO targeting gray wolves and Mexican wolves.
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Defenders Celebrates U.S. Appeals Court Ruling to Protect Imperiled Sea Turtles from Drowning in Fishing Nets
A federal appeals court upheld the rule requiring shrimp trawling vessels to use turtle excluder devices so that sea turtles can avoid getting caught in nets.
Press Releases
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Annual Mexican Wolf Count Emphasizes Need for Continued Recovery Efforts
Today the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) released the official Mexican gray wolf population count for November 2018 through January 2019. According to the
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Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Releases Annual Wolf Report
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) released its annual wolf report today. The reported counts include 137 individual wolves, 16 packs (four or
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Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Releases Annual Wolf Report
“Defenders of Wildlife is encouraged by another year of steady and modest growth in Oregon’s wolf population. But wolves in Oregon are still very much in recovery."
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Annual Mexican Wolf Count Emphasizes Need for Continued Recovery Efforts
USFWS released the official Mexican gray wolf population count for November 2018 through January 2019.
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Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Releases Annual Wolf Report
The annual wolf count showed an increase of four individual wolves, five recognized packs, and one breeding pair from the previous year in Washington.
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