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Washington, D.C.

Trump Administration Announces First Step in Rolling Back Rule Protecting Whales

The Trump administration today took the first official step in rolling back a 2008 regulation vital to protecting critically endangered North Atlantic right whales from
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Ocelot Conservation Day Returns to the RGV

On March 7, the annual celebration of Texas’ beloved native cat, Ocelot Conservation Day, returns to the Rio Grande Valley. Now in its 29th year
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Violet-green Swallow
ANN ARBOR, MI

Study Led by Defenders of Wildlife Scientist Shows Noise Pollution Impacts on Migratory Birds

“The major takeaway from this study is that anthropogenic noise affects many aspects of bird behavior, with some responses more directly tied to fitness,” said Natalie Madden, lead author of the new study.

Press Releases

Obama administration right to reject Keystone Pipeline permit

WASHINGTON (January 18, 2012) - The following is a statement from Jamie Rappaport Clark, Former president and CEO of Defenders of Wildlife: “The Obama administration

New wildlife refuge established in Florida

Summary: Secretary of Interior Ken Salazar today announced the creation of the Everglades Headwaters National Wildlife Refuge and Conservation Area in an effort to preserve

Defenders of Wildlife mourns tragic loss of friend and colleague David Gaillard

Carnivore conservation expert killed in avalanche outside Yellowstone BOZEMAN, Mont. (January 3, 2012) - Defenders of Wildlife mourns the passing of David Gaillard. Dave was

California Dreaming: Lone wolf entering California marks historic conservation success

WASHINGTON (12/30/2011) - A lone dispersing wolf from Oregon, known as OR7, has crossed the border into northern California. The following is a statement from
Washington, DC

Great Lakes wolves successfully recovered under Endangered Species Act

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced today that it will be removing federal protections for gray wolves in the western Great Lakes, including parts
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