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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 mourns the loss of climate scientist, Dr. Stephen Schneider

Statement on the passing of Dr. Stephen Schneider Summary: The following is a statement by Jamie Rappaport Clark, executive vice president for Defenders of Wildlife

Panoche Valley Solar Farm threatens California's heartland

Defenders of Wildlife says the project is a good idea but sited in the wrong place HOLLISTER, Cailf. (07/22/2010) - Some of central California’s most

Federal court halts oil and gas activities under Chukchi Sea lease sale

Need for further analysis of missing information tops reasons for halt Juneau, Alaska (07/21/2010) - A federal court Wednesday afternoon ordered all activities under Lease

Another Mexican gray wolf found illegally shot

Third illegal killing this year emphasizes need for additional law enforcement Summary: The Mexican gray wolf is one of the most endangered wolves in the

Senator Reid promotes responsible renewable energy development

Bill could help ensure renewable projects are “smart from the start” WASHINGTON (07/16/2010) - Summary: “Clean Energy, Community Investment, and Wildlife Conservation Act” would help
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