Deadline Approaches for Wyoming Wolves

If the Obama Administration's plan for Wyoming wolves is not changed, wolves could be shot on sight in some of the state's best available wolf habitat -- even on some national forests and other public lands in Wyoming owned by the American taxpayer.

But there's still time to speak out against this terrible plan before the January 13th deadline -- and to help reach our goal of sending 100,000 comments.

If you haven't already, tell the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that you oppose the delisting of Wyoming's wolves under the current proposed state management plan.

Adopt a Wolf: Your holiday gift helps support Defenders' programs to ensure a lasting future for wolves and other wildlife.

Adopt Wildlife on Facebook

Just in time for the Holidays, Defenders' Wildlife Adoption Center is now on Facebook -- and it's packed with new features!

Not only can you adopt any of our 28 animal plushes, you can also set up a wish list, send ecards and raise funds with your friends to support our programs that help protect wolves, polar bears and other wildlife you care about.

Visit the Wildlife Adoption Center on Facebook today to give a truly meaningful gift this Holiday season!

Balance for Washington Wolves.
Striking a balance between protecting growing wolf populations and potential conflicts with people, Washington State officials have approved a management plan that charts a course for long-term wolf recovery in the state. Defenders supporters have sent nearly 100,000 messages to Washington's governor to jumpstart wolf recovery in the Evergreen State.
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Win for Rare White Whales
A federal court upheld Endangered Species Act protections for Alaska's rare Cook Inlet beluga whales, rejecting the state's challenge of the 2008 federal listing. Defenders went to court to help ensure these whales get the protections they deserve.
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Wyoming Drilling Delayed
A plan to drill oil and gas in sensitive habitat for black bears and endangered lynx has been put on hold for further review by the U.S. Forest Service. More than 60,000 Defenders supporters raised concerns about the project in the region south of Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
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Rare Spotted Cat Spotted
A rare jaguar was seen in Southern Arizona just before Thanksgiving. It's the first confirmed sighting of a wild jaguar in the U.S. in nearly three years. According to Defenders' Craig Miller, more sightings of the elusive cats are inevitable, thanks to recovery efforts in Mexico.
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Help Save Wolves, Whales, Jaguars
and More!
Give a great gift this Holiday season that helps support Defenders' programs that protect wolves, whales, jaguars and other wildlife.
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On the Air Honor for Defenders

When Defenders' Mexico Program Director Juan Carlos Cantù and his wife, Maria Elena wanted to educate Mexican citizens about conservation challenges in the country, they took to the airwaves.

Now, Supervivencia, a radio broadcast funded by Defenders and hosted by Maria Elena, reaches more than 200,000 people across the country. Each week the broadcast focuses on the threats to Mexico's biodiversity.

Not only has Juan Carlos and Maria Elena's work paid off in educating the public about sea turtles, parrots and other wildlife issues, but their efforts have been recognized by Mexican officials with a “Conservation of Nature” award in Communications.

Congratulations on a well-deserved award!

Learn more about the award-winning Supervivencia on Defenders Blog.


Adopt a Sea Turtle: You'll be giving a great gift to the wildlife-lover in your life -- and support Defenders' programs to save real sea turtles and other wildlife!