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A sea otter in Monterey Bay
Washington, DC

House to Take Up Bills Torching Wildlife Protections

A draft discussion bill headed for a hearing with the House Natural Resources Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee on Tuesday is poised to tear apart
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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

Press Releases

Defenders of Wildlife statement on shooting that wounded AZ Congresswoman

U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords is a champion for the environment WASHINGTON (01/10/2011) - The following is a statement from Rodger Schlickeisen, president of Defenders of

Defenders of Wildlife in a "pack" with Lionsgate

Limited edition Alpha and Omega wolf adoption kits available Summary: Defenders and Lionsgate partner to offer wolf-saving adoption kit Limited edition kit will include wolf

Paving paradise: Conservation groups react to decision on North Carolina bridge construction

Summary: The North Carolina Department of Transportation today made available to the public the Record of Decision (“ROD”) signed by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)

2011 Press Releases

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Christmas comes early for America’s wild lands

Millions of acres of America’s unique public lands could receive needed protections Summary: The Department of the Interior today issued a new “Wild Lands” secretarial
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Communications Specialist
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Communications Specialist
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