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Wolf Weekly Wrap-up

This week in wolf news: Wolf women travel the Wild West; Setting a bad example; What not to do with livestock; Cool it, Montana!

Bald Eagle, (c) Ron Holmes, USFWS

Happy Endangered Species Day!

Here are five good reasons to celebrate this year: defeating the "extinction rider" in Congress; putting an end to "shark-finning" in California; the return of gray wolves to California; panther protections in Florida; Mexican wolves on path to recovery.

A Shoebox of Squirrels, © Elizabeth Kricfalusi

When Wildlife Doesn’t Need Our Help

Wildlife rehabilitators are grateful for people who care enough to bring sick, injured and orphaned animals to them for help. But sometimes, doing nothing is the best help you can give.

Izembek National Wildlife Refuge, Photo: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

A Road to Ruin for Alaska’s Izembek?

Please speak out now to urge the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NOT to allow a road through Alaska's Izembek National Wildlife Refuge.

Wolf, (c) John Eastcott and Yva Momatiuk / National Geographic Stock

Wolf Weekly Wrap-up

This week in wolf news: Will Montana go the way of Idaho?; OR7 photographed in California; A week of wolf action; Wolf biologists at work in Yellowstone.

Permanent Protections Proposed for Berryessa Snow Mountain Region

California lawmakers introduced a bill this week that would designate the Berryessa Snow Mountain region as a National Conservation Area, securing protections for its wildlife, lands, waters and abundant recreation opportunities.

Manatee, (c) Brian J. Skerry / National Geographic Stock

New Manatee Protection Zones Announced

04 May 2012

Make way for manatees! That was the message coming from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission yesterday, with the establishment of new manatee protection zones in the state's Flagler County.

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Posted in Features, Florida, Marine Animals, Species at Risk2 Comments

One Year After Delisting, Idaho Leads Race to Bottom in Wolf Management

03 May 2012

State and federal officials allow more than 400 wolves to be killed in first year of state management.

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Posted in Press Releases, Wolf1 Comment

Costa Rica Puts its Best Fin Forward

02 May 2012

The hammerhead shark gets new protections in Costa Rica.

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Posted in Features, Marine Animals, Species at Risk, Success Stories, Wildlife0 Comments

Baby Bison are Born at Fort Peck

01 May 2012

The first genetically pure baby bison are born at Fort Peck!

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Posted in Bison, Features, In the News, Living with Wildlife, Rocky Mountains and Great Plains, Species at Risk, Success Stories, Wildlife1 Comment

Migratory birds at Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge

Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge Primes for Sea Level Rise

01 May 2012

The coastline at Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge is changing, and changing fast. Join Defenders' Noah Matson as he explores one of Delaware's largest protected areas, and what's being done to save it from rising seas.

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Posted in Climate Change, Features, Northeast, Public Lands0 Comments

Wolf, (c) Michael S. Quinton / National Geographic Stock

Wolf Weekly Wrap-up

27 April 2012

This week in wolf news: Wyoming approves fall wolf hunt; Wood River Wolf Project turns five; Week of wolf action.

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Posted in Features, In the News, Rocky Mountains and Great Plains, Species at Risk, Wolf1 Comment

Wolf, (c) Gary Schultz, NGSDefenders of Wildlife leads the pack when it comes to protecting wild animals and plants in their natural communities.

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