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Spring has arrived in North America, and with it, billions of migratory birds that will breed and nest in the region. Unfortunately, these birds face a gauntlet of threats as they make their journey north, and many perish along the way. Their chicks are also at risk — less than half will make it to the end of summer.
Many of the dangers that migratory birds face are human-caused, such as glass … Continue
Earlier this year our Rockies and Plains Representative, Kaitie Schneider helped install turbofladry
to promote coexistence for the newly reintroduced Colorado wolves. Non-lethal deterrents like turbofladry protect both livestock, and wildlife. Learn more at Defenders.org/coexistence.
Hi there, I’m Kaitie Schneider, Rockies and Plains program representative with Defenders of Wildlife, and today I’m assisting on a turbofladry installation project here in Colorado.
Turbofladry is a type of temporary electric fencing with flags … Continue
As part of Georgia Aquarium’s mission to rescue and rehabilitate marine life, we have been able to assist in the treatment of stranded sea lion pups along the coast of California. These sea lions are part of California’s unusual mortality event (UME), due to the deadly toxin, domoic acid. Domoic acid is produced during certain harmful algal bloom events by a type of algae called Pseudo-nitzschia australis. This neurotoxin accumulates in small fish, like sardines and anchovies, which are then eaten by marine mammals like sea lions in large quantities.… Continue
An unimaginable end for a Wyoming wolf. A lawsuit to save an iconic forest. And new protections for a desert dwelling reptile. I’m Jay Petrequin and this is your wildlife news for April 2024. Starting off with appalling news coming out of Wyoming, where a juvenile Gray Wolf was captured and tortured by a local man. After the wolf … Continue
Conserving Florida’s lands and wildlife is no small task, in fact it is a group effort more than 20 years in the making! Join Elizabeth Flemming, Senior Florida Representative at Defenders, to learn what goes into conserving this amazing and diverse state.
You have to be tenacious. You can’t give up. This work is not easy and… But if you stick with it. You know, I’ve been working with Defenders for almost 20 … Continue
