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Mexican Gray Wolf, © Scott S. Warren / NGS
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With just 72 left in the wild, these are the most endangered wolves on the planet.
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Parrots, © Shirin Gupta
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Many plants and animals, including endangered species, can be exploited for the international wildlife trade.
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Sea Otter, © Penny Palmer
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Though sea otters are on the road to recovery, water pollution still threatens this keystone species.

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Black-footed Ferret, Photo: Luray  Parker / U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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Although still endangered, black-footed ferrets are starting to make a comeback, and Defenders of Wildlife is helping to make this a remarkable wildlife success story.
California Condor, Photo: Scott Frier / USFWS
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Nearly 40 years ago, Congress made an unprecedented commitment to preserve all species by passing the Endangered Species Act (ESA) This visionary conservation law saves imperiled plants and animals from extinction and protects vital habitat that provides us with clean water, food, medicines and other valuable products and services.
Sea Turtle, © Ramon Fernandez
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