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mountain

December 17, 2025

The Latest High-Stakes Lawsuit to Protect Izembek National Wildlife Refuge and Wilderness

North American beaver in shallow water

December 16, 2025

Why are Humans Building Beaver Dams and Throwing Trees into Rivers?

gray wolf walking with paw raised and looking at camera

Washington, D.C.

December 16, 2025

House Vote Scheduled on Ending Gray Wolf Protections, Undermining the Endangered Species Act

monarch on milkweed

December 15, 2025

LTE: The Reality of Trump's Tweaks on Endangered Species

Tundra swan flying. Blue skies are behind in the bottom fourth of the photo while clouds fill the rest of the background.

December 11, 2025

Seven Swans a-Swimming through Izembek Lagoon

Jaguar resting on bank of river

December 10, 2025

Opinion: Welcoming Cinco, Celebrating Wildlife Corridors

A giant garter snake slithers over dirt that is littered with sticks. The snake's tongue is sticking out.

December 9, 2025

Warm Up with Six Sss-seriously Surreal Giant Garter Snake Facts

Sierra Nevada Red Fox in the snow

December 2, 2025

Tracking the Elusive Sierra Nevada Red Fox in Oregon

CA Condor

November 24, 2025

Wildlife Left Wanting: A Staffing Crisis in the Refuge System

two orcas in the ocean

November 20, 2025

Culture Isn’t Just for Humans: The Importance of Protecting Animal Knowledge and Traditions

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