Tell our leaders to give a damn about wildlife!

This past week, the world honored World Wildlife Day and recognized the global crisis of wildlife suffering from exploitation, habitat loss, pollution, poaching, climate change and more. Now we’re taking our demands for action directly to the President, your senators, representatives, and more! ACT NOW: Tell our leaders to give a damn about the threats facing wildlife >>

"After the arduous journey wolves have had to get back to California, the loss of any wolf is a step back for wolf recovery. OR-54 traveled more than 8,700 miles, from Oregon to California and even into Nevada and was a symbol of hope for the next generation of wolves. "

Pamela Flick, California Program Director,
on the tragic end of a lone female
wolf’s more than 8,700-mile journey.
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Tracking Love in the Wild

Wildlife can go to incredible lengths to find a mate. Defenders’ mapping team uses technology to shed light on the journeys of leatherback sea turtles, monarch butterflies, gray wolves and more. Read more >>

A Tale of Two Whales

News of whale calves’ lives cut short highlight the serious dangers still facing right whales and southern resident orcas. Learn how we’re fighting these threats to give the next generation of whales a better chance at survival. Read more >>

Celebrating the Great Leapers oF the Animal Kingdom

Which leapers reign supreme? We celebrated Leap Day by looking at some of the most incredible animal jumpers - check out our map to see which ones are closest to you! Read more >>

Skype a Scientist!

Defenders’ scientists are bringing their wildlife work to the classroom through a program called Skype A Scientist! We share tips to help wildlife, amazing resources for youth interested in science, and more! Read more >>

Monthly Gift Giving

Becoming a monthly donor places you among our most committed and valued supporters. Your gift will help us fight around the clock to counter the growing threats to wildlife.
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Adopt an Animal

Wildlife adoptions support Defenders' work to protect and restore the wildlife and wild places you care about. Bring home something wild – for yourself, or as a gift!
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