Wildlife Conservation

Defenders develops and champions practical solutions to save a wide variety of North American species, including keystone creatures such as gray wolves, grizzly bears, sea otters and jaguars.

Imperiled and Endangered Species

Defenders has been a long standing leader in predator protection including wolves, polar bears and jaguars. By protecting and restoring large carnivores, a host of other creatures that share the same habitat also benefit.

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Wildlife Conservation Solutions

Innovative approaches to wildlife conservation are essential to further wildlife conservation goals. We engage in programs and projects to promote solutions to the problems of human and wildlife co-existence.

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Threats to Wildlife

From global warming to habitat destruction, disease and invasive species, our nation’s wildlife is under threat. Defenders is on the forefront of these issues, providing expertise to lawmakers and wildlife managers on ways to ensure our nation’s wildlife survive and thrive.

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