Defenders of Wildlife
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Defenders of Wildlife leads the pack when it comes to protecting wild animals and plants in their natural communities. #ActAgainstExtinction
It’s official: the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge joins UNESCO’s World Heritage List! Okefenokee joins an iconic list of cultural and natural sites of world importance alongside monuments like the Grand Canyon, Taj Mahal and Great Wall of China. Learn more: dfnd.us/4x76WhG
Pups, chicks, calves and cubs succeed thanks to their amazing parents – just like us! Whether a protective grizzly bear or cuddling otter parent – or our own moms and dads – we’re celebrating all the parents that help teach and defend future generations. Happy National Parents’ Day!
Take 20 seconds out of your day for a nature break. Let this babbling brook bring you bliss!
If you destroy wildlife's home, you harm wildlife. It's that simple. The Trump administration has tried to erase that truth by stripping habitat destruction from the definition of "harm" under the ESA. We sued to stop this unlawful rollback because wildlife cannot survive without their homes.
The Red Wolf Recovery Program in North Carolina has confirmed the birth of four wild litters of Red Wolf pups in eastern NC this spring! With an estimated population of around 22 adults and 12 to 16 pups in the litters, we celebrate every new addition to these Red Wolf families! dfnd.us/4vzcznK
Want some tips on how to recreate responsibly? 🥾 Wear footwear designed for what you’re doing: hiking boots, waders. 🔭 Observe animals from a safe distance away with binoculars 🚷 Stay on the marked trails and be aware of your surroundings 🍫 Don’t leave food or trash in campsites or on trails.
To celebrate World Orca Day, we asked our Millennial and Gen-Z staff to come up with a quick post. As you can see, we received…different approaches.
Roadways can be a true danger to wildlife – but in North Carolina, they’re about to get a bit safer! 🚸 In their most recent budget, the state approved a historic $10.2 million recurring investment towards wildlife crossings and improving roadway safety for both people and wildlife. Learn more! ⬇️
Congrats to Brian Burhoe for winning the grand prize of our USA 250: Shaped by the Wild Photo Contest for his astonishing picture of a young Humpback whale calf. His spectacular eye-to-eye shot will be featured in our exclusive Defenders of Wildlife 2028 Calendar!
Being an endemic species, like the Red Wolf or Black-footed Ferret, means they are found here and nowhere else. That makes them uniquely American! It also means we must protect them.
Just outside Washington, D.C. in Northeast Virginia, you can find Bald Eagles in Elizabeth Hartwell Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge! (5/5)
In New York, you can find Bald Eagles in Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge! (4/5)
In Illinois, you can find Bald Eagles in Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge! (3/5)
In Maryland, you can find Bald Eagles in Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge! (2/5)
The final part of our 50 States, 50 Refuges tour is here! And as a treat, we included an extra refuge near Washington, D.C. in honor of our 250th anniversary. Find a refuge near you – and if you don’t see it here, check Parts 1 through 8 on our platforms! 🧵📷(1/5)
This is your last chance to submit your wildlife photos to our America 250: Shaped by the Wild Photo Contest! Your photo may be shared on our social media channels, and one winner will be featured on our upcoming 2028 calendar. We’re all winners when we celebrate our wild world! dfnd.us/4ed0TlN
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAL! That’s what we hope to be cheering as the U.S. team plays Turkey tonight ⚽
Algal blooms are overgrowths of algae caused by factors like high water temperatures & certain nutrients in the water. Some algal blooms can produce harmful toxins! Pets & other animals can be exposed to toxins through drinking or swimming in contaminated water, so be careful on your summer walks.
Check out our winner of the week! Congrats to Dan Orr for sharing this wicked, gravity-defying picture with us. OoooooooooOOOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooHHHoooOOOOO Join the USA 250: Shaped by the Wild Photo Contest and submit your photos: dfnd.us/4ed0TlN
In Vermont, you can find Bobolinks in Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge! (7/7)
In Delaware, you can find Delmarva Peninsula Fox Squirrels in Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge! (6/7)
In Alabama, you can find Whooping Cranes in Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge! (5/7)
In Ohio, you can find Little Brown Bats in Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge! (4/7)
In Minnesota, you can find Rusty-Patched Bumble Bees in Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge! (3/7)
In Wyoming, you can find Wyoming Toads in Mortenson Lake National Wildlife Refuge! (2/7)
Won’t you be my neighbor? Part 8 of our 50 States, 50 Refuges tour is here! Find the refuge in your state and one of the many species that calls it home. Your wild neighbors are waiting for your visit – don’t leave them hanging! 🧵⬇️(1/7)
For National Grasslands Week, keep an eye out for any danger with our prairie dog friend. He’s counting on you to be a prairie watch dog!
Happy International Horseshoe Crab Day! A living fossil, horseshoe crabs have existed for more than 400 million years. It’s believed their hard shell, five walking legs and a primitive ability to feed on organic matter helped them survive five mass extinction events.
