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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

Threatened California sea otter shot dead

Defenders of Wildlife posts a $2,500 reward for information on the crime Summary: A threatened southern sea otter was shot to death in the Morro

Off road vehicle kills nesting sea turtle on Cape Hatteras National Seashore

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (06/25/2010) - After a rare female loggerhead sea turtle was dragged and killed by an off-road vehicle while attempting to nest at

Doris Duke Charitable Foundation awards $3.1 million to facilitate "wildlife-friendly" renewable energy development in the United States

Defenders of Wildlife, Natural Resources Defense Council and The Wilderness Society team up to promote responsible renewable energy development while protecting wildlife and ecosystems NEW

Gov. Jindal's attacks out of line, Defenders of Wildlife says

Louisiana should abide by the dredge permits' restrictions Summary: Construction halted on sand berms off Breton National Wildlife Refuge in Louisiana Berms, meant to safeguard

Federal court lifts moratorium on drilling in the Gulf of Mexico

Exposes Gulf to repeat oil spill disasters Summary: A federal district court of Louisiana decided today to lift the six-month moratorium on deepwater drilling imposed
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