The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is planning to undo protections that the critically endangered Southern Beaufort Sea polar bears need to survive. They want to offer up that protected land for oil and gas development - and their own statements admit that polar bears will die as a result. Oil profits aren’t worth driving these bears to extinction! ACT NOW: Stop the BLM from turning over polar bear habitat to Big Oil >>
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"The success of wolf reintroduction in the northern Rockies that began 25 years ago this week has shown the ecological benefits of restoring wolves. "
Jonathan Proctor, Rocky Mountains and Great Plains Program Director, on wolf reintroduction in the Northern Rockies, Yellowstone and now Colorado
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| Twenty-five years ago, gray wolves were returned to the wilds of Yellowstone National Park and the Northern Rockies. To help celebrate this anniversary, enjoy this collection of quick wolf facts!
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| As we say goodbye to 2019, we look back on an incredible year celebrating over three decades of lifesaving work on coexistence between humans and animals. Check out our innovative story map! Read more >> |
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More than 70 years after the last wolf in Colorado was killed, Colorado remains wolf-less. But that may change if the voters of the state have their say. Read more >> |
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Do you remember the biggest wildlife stories of 2019? From the insect apocalypse to new hope for right whales, join Defenders in revisiting the challenges and victories that defined the year.
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