Impact Report: Big news at Defenders!

Here's what's happening at Defenders of Wildlife ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [alt_text] [Ocelot © Tom Smylie/FWS] WILDLIFE IN THE NEWS “These cats need wild spaces and places to roam, and this documented sighting of this cat gives us hope that they are holding on in the wildest corners of our region.” Sharon Wilcox, Senior Texas Representative, on hopeful signs that endangered ocelot numbers are increasing in south Texas. [Read More →]( Introducing Andrew Bowman, Defenders’ next President and CEO Andrew Bowman will join Defenders of Wildlife as our next President and CEO later this summer, with current President and CEO Jamie Rappaport Clark continuing to lead our critical work defending imperiled species in the interim. With over 25 years of dedication to conservation, Andrew is uniquely qualified to lead our organization as we fight to protect wildlife and their habitats. [Read our announcement of Andrew Bowman’s selection here!]( ### [Red Wolf - B.Bartel/USFWS]( [Protecting the World’s Most Endangered Animals]( Endangered Species Day arrives on May 17 this year. As our planet faces a profound loss of species, we highlight some of the most endangered animals in the world, along with ways you can help keep them from disappearing. [Read More →]( [Curious Black Bear Cub © Leesa White]( [Spring Awake with Alaska Brown and Black Bears]( With spring in full swing, we’re seeing the wilds awaken – particularly in Alaska, which has so many bear species. Find out how these bears survive the winter and what they’re doing now that they’re up and about. [Read More →]( [Gray Wolf, Joan Poor]( [Advocacy, Because Wolves Belong in Colorado]( Why do we fight so hard for wildlife? The journey to this decision is different for each of us. Long-time wolf and wildlife advocate Clint McKnight shares his insights on our responsibility to restore wolves to their historic habitat in Colorado. [Read More →]( [Panther © Robert Repenning]( [Cats, Cars and Crossings]( Crossing roads can be dangerous for people and wildlife alike – even stealthy and quick animals like cats can lose their lives in deadly vehicle accidents. Wildlife crossings represent a powerful solution that can cut down on these tragedies. [Read More →]( [Barred Owl Couple on Branch © Wirestock Inc/Alamy Stock Photo]( [Brown Bear © Ron Niebrugge/USFS]( [Make your recurring gift!]( Becoming a recurring donor places you among our most committed and valued supporters. Your gift will help us fight around the clock to counter the growing threats to wildlife. [Become a Wildlife Guardian →]( [Golden-Cheeked Warbler Singing with Open Mouth © Greg W. Lasley/USFWS]( [Holding appreciated assets?]( Help change the tone of wildlife conservation with a stock gift today. Your gift will bring much needed resources towards defending wildlife! [Get Started Today →]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( Defenders of Wildlife 1130 17th Street NW • Washington, DC 20036 defenders.org © 2024 Defenders of Wildlife --------------------------------------------------------------- Photo credits: Ocelot © Tom Smylie/FWS | Red Wolf © B.Bartel/USFWS | Black Bear Cub © Leesa White | Gray Wolf © Joan Poor | Panther © Robert Repenning | Barred Owl Couple on Branch © Wirestock Inc/Alamy Stock Photo | Brown Bear © Ron Niebrugge/USFS | Golden-Cheeked Warbler © Greg W. Lasley/USFWS This email was sent to {EMAIL} Please do not respond to this email. [Unsubscribe here]( or update your preferences [here!]( [supporter]