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#BecauseLoboWeek

It’s that time again, y’all – #LoboWeek2019! It has been 21 years since the Mexican gray wolf (also referred to

March 21, 2019 7 Comments

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Endangered Species Youth Art Contest Opens

K-12 Students of all Ages Encouraged to Enter by March 1 WASHINGTON, DC — Today, the Endangered Species Coalition announced

January 18, 2019 1 Comment

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It’s time to end killing contests

Wildlife killing contests are legally, morally and scientifically wrong. Scientists, conservationists, hunters, and farmers, know that indiscriminate killing is ineffective in

January 14, 2019 13 Comments

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Extinction Plan: Ten Species Imperiled by the Trump Administration

Washington, D.C. – The Trump Administration is on the cusp of finalizing a set of rules to weaken the Endangered

December 18, 2018 No Comments

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Because #LoboWeek: 20th Anniversary Edition!

There’s never been a time in my life when wolves weren’t my favorite animal. I remember looking at a book

March 25, 2018 2 Comments

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On March 6th, Jim and Jamie Dutcher released their new book, The Wisdom of Wolves: Lessons from the Sawtooth Pack (published by National Geographic). This book could not be more welcome, both as inspiration and educational tool, at this time of great uncertainty for America’s wolves.

March 13, 2018 No Comments

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Climate Change is Already Harming Imperiled Wildlife

In early January, one of the worst cold snaps in years hit Florida. Temperatures lingered around freezing in Brevard County, which is home to many Florida manatees. In a canal in Satellite Beach, nature fought back against the cold – in the form of hundreds of Florida manatees cuddling together for warmth.

March 2, 2018 No Comments

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Save Florida Panthers by Reducing Vehicle Strikes

Florida panthers are an endangered species residing primarily in southwestern Florida. In 2016, 42 panthers died in the wild, mainly from vehicle-related incidents. This is especially devastating news as the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission estimates there are, at best, 180 panthers remaining in the wild. Here’s how you can help reduce the volume of vehicle-related panther deaths.

January 8, 2018 1 Comment

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Wisconsin State Legislators New Bill on Wolves is Political Theater

Yesterday, Representatives Jarchow, Felzkowski, Quinn and Senator Tiffany circulated for co-sponsorship, LRB 3737/1 which would make it illegal for law enforcement to enforce state or federal law relating to management of wolves in Wisconsin. It also does not allow the Department of Natural Resources to expend any funds relating to wolf management other than paying claims under the endangered resources program for damage caused by wolves.

November 9, 2017 6 Comments