Category: Animals

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The Pinyon Jay Needs the ESA!

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In August 2023, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service found that there is substantive evidence that the Pinyon Jay may warrant protections under the Endangered Species Act. The finding comes more than a year after the Service’s 90-day requirement to review Defenders’ petition for species listing under the ESA. Pinyon Jays are a keystone species that is significantly decreasing in numbers throughout its habitat in the West.

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The Pinyon Jay is worth saving for a lot of reasons. First and foremost, Defenders of Wildlife believes that every wildlife species is important and worth saving. But the Pinyon Jay is … Continue

Our 3 New Quokkas Get Their Names! | Australia Zoo Life

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Crikey! We’re absolutely thrilled to introduce you to the newest additions to our Australia Zoo family – Habibi, Gooshee, and Hope! A huge thank you to our incredible supporters who named these adorable quokkas and contributed to our global conservation efforts. A heartfelt thank you to all those who participated as well! Your enthusiasm and name suggestions were amazing. Be sure to swing by and say hello to our charming quokkas! They’re guaranteed to put a smile on your face. 😊


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Birds Of The World: Toco Toucan

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 The Toco Toucan(Ramphastos toco), also known as the Common Toucan, or GIant Toucan is a bird which is found in South America. The Toco Toucan is classified in the avian order Piciformes and family Ramphastidae.

Physical Characteristics

An adult Toco Toucan is black throughout most of its body but much of its face and throat are white. The long broad bill is orange-red with a black tip. Around the eye there is a blue ring that is surrounded by orange or red skin. The average measurements of an adult Toco Toucan are: 669 grams(1.5 pounds), 60 centimeters(2 feet) long, and the … Continue

Defenders: A Day in the Life – Celebrating Latino Conservation Week

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Celebrate Latino Conservation Week through habitat restoration, outreach, and education with our Texas Representative, Azalia Rodríguez, and Field Intern for the Southwest, Isabella Orta. Defenders of Wildlife partnered with Latino Outdoors for an action-packed weekend highlighting and supporting the Latino community’s role in conservation.

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Azalia: It’s day 1 of our Latino Conservation weekend event – we’re partnering with Latino Outdoors and of course, Defenders of Wildlife.

One part of the reason I love my job so much is because we get to do a lot of habitat restoration work for community led events just like this. And so … Continue