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Don’t Turn Back Now
Gray wolves across most of the U.S. could lose federal protection! Tell Secretary Jewell: Gray wolf recovery isn’t finished!
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Everglades Action
The Everglades are one of our most vital and diverse wildlife habitats – so citizens are speaking out to make sure they stay that way.
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Keep Izembek Protected
Tell Secretary Jewell to keep Izembek National Wildlife Refuge intact, not build a road through its wilderness and fragile wetlands.

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Learn what you can do—and what you've already done!—to help wildlife.

Mexican Gray Wolf at Canid Research Center, © Joel Sartore Save Mexican Wolves! Mexican gray wolves are on the brink, with just 75 left in the wild. Tell the USFWS to act now to help them, before it’s too late.
Sea turtles, William R. Curtsinger / National Geographic Stock Sea Turtle Success! Thanks to new regulations we helped create, nesting sea turtles and hatchlings are safer on Mexico’s beaches.
Bison, © Aaron Huey Victory for Montana Bison! After a state legislative session plagued with threats to wild bison restoration, we finally have some good news.

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There are many ways you can make a difference for wildlife every day.

Prairie Dog, © Scott Carr / National Geographic Stock Wildlife Advocate Center All it takes is time and personal commitment to give a voice to the wildlife you care about.
Black-footed Ferret, J. Michael Lockhart / USFWS Stay In The Loop! Get the latest news on endangered species and how you can help them by signing up for our alerts!
Lynx, © Norbert Rosing / National Geographic Stock Conservation Crossroads Today’s imperiled wildlife species are at a crossroads. Will you help them?

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