Hatching Hope in the Mountain Bogs

It’s a surprisingly cool August morning in the western North Carolina mountains. A few wildlife…

Coexisting with Sea Otters

Individuals can help sea otters by promoting the respectful sharing of…

Protecting Wildlife, One Map at a Time

At Defenders, we work every day to protect threatened and endangered species. For us, the…

The Tortoise and the Solar Panel

Finding Ways to Balance Energy Development and Species Conservation…

What the Senate Can Do for Imperiled Wildlife

As the end of the 2019 fiscal year draws to close on October 1st, Defenders of…

Scientists Sign On for Action

As the enormity of the biodiversity crisis becomes crystal clear, a movement is happening in the scientific…

Making Connections: Farmers, Meet Hellbenders

On July 31st, farmers, biologists and employees of the Department of…

Pirates, Bees, Bears and Chickens at Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula Fair

Lucky Encounter

The rain that had pelted our truck the previous evening ended before morning. The sky at dawn was almost clear, with just a few…