Wild Features

I have worked at Defenders of Wildlife to conserve and recover Florida manatees for nearly two decades. And after a lot of devastating…

Over the past 16+ years of working with Defenders of Wildlife, I have had the privilege of advancing conservation efforts for a wide…

Two weeks after category 5 Hurricane Irma hit Puerto Rico, Hurricane Maria swept in on September 20, 2017, and devastated the island — my…

Today is the International Day for Biological Diversity and this year’s theme — “we’re part of the solution” — was chosen to continue the…

If you love our wild world and the creatures you share it with, you’re not alone — just listen to what some Defenders members like you had…

Earth Day is a day to take action to protect the planet and celebrate the incredible planet we call home with all its breathtaking…

I grew up in Mexico City, the oldest of five children. Since I can remember I was fascinated with insects, and bees were my favorite. My…

I first fell in love with the ocean as a six-year-old girl exploring the tidepools of Crescent City, in Northern California. Helping to…

The pungent smell of petrichor fills the crisp morning air, telling of a late-night rain or early morning drizzle. The low volume of KTNN…

I love that my work for Defenders of Wildlife allows me to provide a voice for our native species, since they can’t advocate for…

The Biden-Harris administration has taken swift action on many of our priorities, including climate, wildlife and equity, and hard work is s

Habitat — the natural home of an animal or the area that meets all its ecological needs — is a critical piece of the puzzle when trying to…