Save Our Texas Treasures Factsheet

Named for its rolling hills, the Hill Country’s landscape is shaped by aquifers and springs that channel groundwater. These essential waters are home to several

10 Things You Should Know About Climate Change and Wildlife

Climate change poses profound challenges to human and natural communities that are already seriously threatened by habitat loss, overexploitation of resources and pollution. Understanding what we know about climate change and its impacts, what we still need to learn and what we can do to address the impacts effectively is essential to protecting species, habitats and future generations

SSN Shark Newsletter - Spring 2015

This bi-annual newsletter is prepared by the co-chairs of the Species Survival Network Shark Working group, Alejandra Goyenechea (Defenders of Wildlife) and Rebecca Regnery (Humane Society International). The newsletter provides a summary of the latest international and regional shark news, and an analysis of the latest actions and regulations regarding sharks.

SSN Shark Newsletter - Fall 2015

This bi-annual newsletter is prepared by the co-chairs of the Species Survival Network Shark Working group, Alejandra Goyenechea (Defenders of Wildlife) and Rebecca Regnery (Humane Society International). The newsletter provides a summary of the latest international and regional shark news, and an analysis of the latest actions and regulations regarding sharks.

Quick Guide to the Sea Turtles of Mexico (in English & Spanish)

This quick guide presents the illustrations of six species and one subspecies of sea turtles found in Mexico.

Prioritizing Counties for Imperiled Species Conservation in the Southeast United States

The biodiversity of the Southeastern United States is threatened by the combination of the high number of imperiled species and high projected human population growth in the coming decades. Conservation planning for imperiled species requires identifying the areas where efforts are most likely to avert extinction.

A Brighter Future: Shifting the Way We Develop Renewable Energy on Public Lands

“Our nation’s public lands are vast and varied. We need to take a close look at these resources to determine where it makes sense to develop renewable energy and – just as importantly – where it does not.”

Trends in the Trade of Wildlife Products Denied Entry to the United States

Illegal wildlife products come in all shapes and sizes, and enter the United States from all over the world. To better understand this illicit trade and identify tracking trends, we analyzed data on shipments denied entry to the U.S. from 2005 to 2014.

Protecting Unlisted Species: Assessing and Improving Candidate Conservation Agreements with Assurances

This white paper is the third in a series laying out Defenders of Wildlife's vision for the Endangered Species Act (ESA) over the next 10 years.

Trends in Trade Routes of Global Wildlife Imports Denied Entry to the United States

Wildlife shipments were denied entry to the United States from at least 214 countries and territories worldwide between 2005 and 2014, according to data from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Law Enforcement Management Information System (LEMIS). To get a better understanding of this data, Defenders of Wildlife looked closely at the trade routes used for these shipments.
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