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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

Groups Call on N.C. to Provide Reliable, Long-term Solution after Outer Banks Highway Washed Out Again

Contacts: Julie Youngman, SELC, 919-967-1450 Haley McKey, Defenders of Wildlife, 202- 772-3270 Groups Call on N.C. to Provide Reliable, Long-term Solution after Outer Banks Highway

Suit Filed Against Wyoming’s Kill‐at‐Will Wolf Policy

Removal of Federal Protection Is Hampering Recovery of Iconic Endangered Species BOZEMAN, Mont. – Conservation groups filed suit today challenging the federal government’s elimination of

Obama Win a Victory for the Environment

Washington, D.C. — Below is a statement from Defenders of Wildlife President Jamie Rappaport Clark on President Obama’s historic win and the conservation challenges ahead

Bureau of Land Management Solar Plan Guides Energy Development to Lower Conflict Areas, Challenges Remain

Washington, DC. (October 12, 2013) — Interior Secretary Ken Salazar today released the government’s final policy directing solar energy development on public lands. The Record

California wolves one step closer to endangered

State wildlife commission moves forward with listing petition SACRAMENTO, Calif. (October 3, 2012) – The California Fish and Game Commission voted in favor today of
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