Dear Defender of Wildlife,

Thank you again for becoming part of the Defenders of Wildlife online community! We're so happy that you're joining us in the fight to save vulnerable species.

Our nation's wildlife has never needed our protection more than they do today. The Trump administration, extractive industries and political extremists are launching attack after attack against endangered animals, motivated by profit or even outright hostility toward wildlife.

Do you want to make a difference?

We've put together this handy list of six things you can do right now to get involved and start making a difference for wildlife today.

1. STAY INFORMED

Subscribe to our blog, Wild Without End, to stay up-to-date with in-depth conservation and wildlife coverage. Need a refresher course on issues that affect wildlife? Check out the 101 on these major topics – Climate Change, the Endangered Species Act, Habitat Conservation, International Conservation, and Living with Wildlife.

2. FOLLOW US

You're on social media? So are we! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for daily wildlife and conservation news.

3. TAKE ACTION

You can make a difference for wildlife by taking action through Defenders' action alerts, sent straight to your inbox when wildlife is threatened! And look out for Defenders' local, regional and national events to help connect with other passionate wildlife advocates!

4. BECOME A CITIZEN ADVOCATE

Now more than ever, endangered wildlife depends on the compassion of committed champions to fight for their lives and homes! Join our team of citizen advocates to become a voice for endangered species.

5. SYMBOLICALLY ADOPT AN ANIMAL

By symbolically adopting an animal from our gift center, you can pass on a love of wildlife to future generations! Defenders also has apparel, blankets and other gifts featuring the iconic species we work to protect. Most importantly, proceeds from all gifts benefit our life-saving conservation programs!

6. BECOME A MEMBER

Your membership can literally mean the difference between life and death for some of America's most vulnerable wildlife. See how you can make a powerful and lasting impact in the lives of threatened animals by becoming a member or by joining our dedicated team of Wildlife Guardians.

Together, our actions are building a better world for wildlife and wild places. We won't let greed or apathy rob the animals we love of their future.

The critters are counting on us.

For the Wild,

Brandy Swimeley Vice President, Integrated Marketing Defenders of Wildlife