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
North Atlantic Right Whales Need Your Help!
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We’re running out of time to put protections in place for this critically endangered species. There are only an estimated 360 North Atlantic right whales left, and of those just 70 are breeding females. Every single calf born is vital to the survival of this species, but tragically calves have a 1 in 14 chance of dying from a vessel strike before their first birthday. North … Continue
Join Jay Petrequin to recap the the top wildlife news from March 2024.
Huge, good news coming out of Florida recently with the official designation of the Everglades to Gulf Conservation Area, the newest addition to the National Wildlife Refuge System. This is a tremendous win for the more than 100 threatened and endangered species that call this habitat home, including the … Continue
The Panther is Florida’s official state animal, but it’s also one of the country’s most endangered mammals. At Defenders, we are protecting their vital habitat and reducing Panther-vehicle collisions — a leading cause of death.
Saturday March 16 was Save The Florida Panther Day! Slow down and watch the roads for Panthers if you are driving through panther habitat.
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We’re celebrating our scientists and spring migration! Check out the newest episode of “Map Chats” – where our Center for Conservation Innovation Mappers host a quick chat with our experts about our latest maps! This episode features Becca and Azalia discussing how to turn off your lights for migratory birds. Explore the story map and learn how you can help at: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/de5f9e076054457680380dd2979ae93b
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Becca:
Hi, mappers. I’m Becca Settele – the Conservation GIS Analyst here at Defenders of Wildlife. We just … Continue
