Skip to main content

Get Alerts & Updates

Thank you!
Thank you!
 site logo
Donate
One-Time Donation
Monthly Donation
Donate

Enter Gift Amount

One-time Monthly
$
$
Adopt

Main navigation

Wildlife
Featured Species
Bison
Black-Footed Ferret
Dolphins
Elephants
Florida Panther
Gray Wolf
Grizzly Bear
Polar Bear
Sea Otter
Wolverine
All Species
Amphibians
Bears
Birds
Cats
Elephants
Fish
Foxes
Invertebrates
Marine Mammals
Reptiles
Small Mammals and Weasels
Ungulates
Wolves
View All Species
Wild Places
Arctic
California's Central Valley
Cascadia
Coasts and Intertidal Zones
Deciduous Forests
Deserts
Great Plains
Greater Everglades
Northwest Florida
Oceans
Rocky Mountains
Sagebrush Sea
Sky Islands
Southern Appalachians
Temperate Rainforest
Texas Hill Country
Trans-Pecos
Wetlands and Rivers
Our Work
Prevent Extinction
Protect Habitat
Promote Coexistence
Defend Conservation Laws
Shape Conservation Policy
Innovate for Wildlife Conservation
Combat Climate Change
Fight Invasive Species
Take Action
Add Your Voice
Stay Updated
Become a Wildlife Advocate
Learn About Wildlife in Politics
Support
Become a Defender
Give Monthly
Renew Your Membership
Honor Someone Special
Adopt an Animal
Shop to Defend
Give Through Your Will or Trust
DAFs, Stocks, QCDs and More

Secondary Menu

About
News
Blog
  •  Get updates
  •  Search
    Donate
    One-Time Donation
    Monthly Donation
    Donate

    Enter Gift Amount

    One-time Monthly
    $
    $
    Adopt
    Image
    aerial tetlin wetlands
    Image Credit
    USFWS

    Opinion Pieces

    All Posts
    Biodiversity Law Center
    Conservation Policy
    Opinion Pieces
    Image
    Deepwater Horizon
    Image Credit
    Kris Krug (CC BY-NC-SA 2.0)
    March 27, 2026
    Jane P. Davenport

    Opinion: Unprecedented God Squad Meeting Could Push Gulf Species Toward Extinction

    View article
    Image
    Florida Wildlife Crossing Header

    Opinion: ‘Blue-Ribbon’ Bills Roll Out Red Carpet for Rampant Development

    Image
    Coastal Marten

    Opinion: Invest in the Environment, Boost the Economy

    Image
    Mt. Hood Oregon

    LTE: Lodging Tax Can Benefit Wildlife

    Image
    Dixie National Forest - Utah

    Opinion: Wolves don’t stand a chance in Utah

    Image
    Pygmy-Owl

    Opinion: This Tiny Desert Owl Needs Our Protection Now

    Image
    monarch on milkweed

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

    Image
    Jaguar resting on bank of river

    Opinion: Welcoming Cinco, Celebrating Wildlife Corridors

    Image
    Wolf tracks in snow

    Opinion: The Killing of Endangered Gray Wolves in California Didn't Have to Happen

    Pagination

    • Current page 1
    • Page 2
    • Page 3
    • Next page
    • Last page

    Get Alerts & Updates

    Thank you!
    Thank you!
    Charity Navigator
    Transparency seal
    One Percent For the Planet Nonprofit Partner
    facebook bluesky twitter instagram youtube tiktok threads linkedin

    Footer menu

    About Us
    FAQ
    Jobs & Internships

    Contact Us

    1130 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20036 1-800-385-9712
    • Terms of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Accessibility Statement

    Tax ID Number: 53-0183181

    © 2026 Defenders of Wildlife