Together, we have the power to shape the future of conservation and protect wildlife in their native habitats. Explore how you can get involved.

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Polar Bears

Protect Arctic animals

The BLM is deciding whether to fast-track oil and gas development in a massive stretch of wildlife habitat known as the National Petroleum Alaska-Reserve. We must speak up today before the public is cut out of decision-making processes in this important and rich landscape!
Bison at sunrise in Yellowstone National Park

Create your fundraiser for wildlife

Through community fundraising, and backed by the power of GoFundMe, you can share your connection to nature, inspire others, and help defend animals and habitats for the next 250 years.
bald eagle

Save wildlife from extinction

Countless species are still here because of the Endangered Species Act, the nation’s strongest tool against extinction. Now, their protections are being stripped away and lifelines will be forever severed. Wildlife could lose critical habitat and vulnerable species could disappear.
Pair of gray wolves showing affection
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You can be the first to hear about how we are holding this administration accountable and how you can fight back for wildlife!
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La Zelle and Gates

Wildlife Defenders

Wildlife Defenders are part of a growing grassroots community speaking up for nature. This advocate network provides opportunities for individuals to utilize a range of advocacy tactics to support our imperiled wildlife, cherished landscapes, and the cornerstone conservation laws that protect our environment. 

In order to protect the planet, and our own future, we need to rise up and demand action on biodiversity loss, climate change, and all the environmental challenges we face.

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Our Work

Defenders of Wildlife works on the ground, in the courts, and on Capitol Hill to protect and restore imperiled wildlife and habitats across North America. Our team of policy, legal, science and advocacy experts work at every level to transform policies and craft solutions for wildlife. 

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