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Defenders of Wildlife leads the pack when it comes to protecting wild animals and plants in their natural communities.

Washington, DC
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Joined July 2008
Born April 25, 1947
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    Dec 6

    Help us save & imperiled species & the they need to survive! Join today:

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  2. 5 hours ago

    Yesterday was the 60th anniversary of the treasured ! Here's 6 actions you can take to help : ❄️

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  3. 7 hours ago

    Bryan Bird, our program director & Michael Dax, our representative, advocate for why , with its diverse , clean water & recreational opportunities, can & should contribute to the goal: via

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  4. 9 hours ago

    Big news! The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit today rejected the Trump administration’s approval of the first offshore oil-drilling development in federal waters. Read more:

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  5. 11 hours ago

    Across the country, threatened & are fighting for survival. Help us protect them against anti-wildlife forces & greedy special interests & your generosity goes 3x as far!

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  6. 13 hours ago

    ICYMI: "At a time when North America has already lost three billion , the rule will further undercut our nation's ability to conserve birds so many people care about deeply." - , our president & CEO: via

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  7. 15 hours ago

    🚨Breaking News!🚨 is moving forward with permitting to allow for the harassment & even killing of & their baby cubs. We'll keep you updated on how you can take action to stop them!

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  8. 17 hours ago

    Get a recap of our major work by checking out recent blog posts by our teams across the country that cover urgent & issues!

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  9. Dec 6

    "This year's fires were rare in size & power, torching even old-growth temperate rainforest that might burn only once every few centuries. They're the very places spotted owls depend on." via

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  10. Dec 6

    We must honor & recognize treaty rights & Indigenous cultures if we're going to have any chance of restoring . The has been forced to defend their treaty rights for decades & it's time our federal government honors these commitments.

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  11. Dec 6

    Today's the 60th anniversary of the treasured ! Here's 6 actions you can take to help : ❄️ *open for a surprise*

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  12. Dec 6

    The Great Riverway & the surrounding provide important for species like , Florida , , & . Help restore this riverway!

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  13. Dec 6

    “4 out of every 5 North Atlantic has suffered from entanglement at least once. Yet the government refuses to act as an entire species teeters on the brink of ." - Jane Davenport, our senior attorney: via

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  14. Dec 5

    "If we lose the & if we lose the , I always attribute it to, like, a rug," said Chamois Andersen, our Sr. rep. of the Rockies & Plains. "& you start pulling at a loose thread & then, it quickly starts to unravel."

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  15. Dec 5

    Make a difference for & wild lands! Join a community of 1.8 million defenders & get the latest news about imperiled , learn how you can become a future volunteer & receive exclusive invitations to events in your area!

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  16. Dec 5

    "Building the Northern Corridor Highway is like tossing a burning match into the Reserve, & County residents only have until December 13 to protest BLM’s bad decision.” via

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  17. Dec 5

    Today is ! Thank you to all the volunteers & future volunteers worldwide for the time & effort you put in to help humans, & our planet alike.

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  18. Dec 5

    Robert Dewey, VP for govt. relations, said the efforts would help protect people from future pandemics. “There is a risk that human contact with some of these species can ultimately cause wild pandemic situations, such as the 1 we're in today.”

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  19. Dec 5

    Nurdles are hurdles for & that's not a line from Dr. Seuss. These pellets of plastic are making their way into the wild. Enter Nurdle Patrol, a fun cleanup project you can participate in with your family & friends:

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  20. Dec 4

    "As Indigenous Peoples, we are spiritually & culturally connected to the land, the water & the animals. Any harm to them is harm to the Gwich’in." - , executive director of : via

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