Impact Report: Staying cool and safe through the summer

Here's what's happening at Defenders of Wildlife ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [alt_text] [Affectionate Bison Mother and Calf - Yellowstone National Park © David Lamfrom] WILDLIFE IN THE NEWS “We can and we must do better. We are the stewards of our irreplaceable imperiled wildlife. Our children, and their children, deserve to inherit a healthy, vibrant environment replete with wildlife for all to enjoy.” Ellen Richmond, Senior Attorney, in her testimony against the “ESA Amendments Act of 2024” and its harmful impact on the Endangered Species Act. [WATCH HERE →]( Invite a friend to tag along on Defenders’ Summer Road Trip! Defenders’ summer road trip continues! Invite a friend to join us on this virtual adventure by [sending an eCard featuring one of three famous animals!]( Then join us as we explore the wildlife and habitat we’re working to protect by [visiting our Summer Road Trip page]( – we may be coming to a state near you! ### [Black Bear Peeking Out From Behind a Tree © Jon Barr]( [The Do’s and Don’ts of Viewing Wildlife in the Wild]( How close should you get? How should you prepare? Viewing animals in their habitat can be an inspiring experience, but it’s vital to put safety first – for people and for wildlife. Brush up on the best way to safely enjoy your experience! [Read More →]( [Oceanic Whitetip Shark Swims Over Reef © Valeria Mas]( [Swimming the Surface with Oceanic Whitetip Sharks]( The oceanic whitetip shark was once considered the planet’s most abundant shark species, but human activity is threatening them with extinction. Learn why these sharks are so important to their ecosystem and how you can help save them! [Read More →]( [Yellowstone Landscape - wildflowers with valley in background © DOW]( [Into the Forest We Go]( The National Forest System is massive – there’s likely a national forest or grassland near you! These lands are strongholds for carbon and biodiversity. Defenders staff share some of their favorite national forests, as well as how to keep yourself and these ecosystems safe. [Read More →]( [Rices Whale - Gulf of Mexico - NOAA Fisheries]( [Making a Critical Decision for One of the Earth’s Most Endangered Whales]( The Rice’s whale is an endangered whale that lives in the Gulf of Mexico, a region that received national attention during the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Now as the number of surviving Rice’s whales dwindles, we highlight the effort to designate critical habitat to save this species. [Read More →]( [Great Spangled Fritillary on a Flower © Kristen Lucibello]( [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 →]( [Red Fox Sniffing Wildflowers © Ron Charest]( [Holding appreciated assets?]( Help spread the joy of summer with a stock gift today. Your gift will protect habitat for wildlife to feel free and feel the warmth of summer! [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: Bison Mother and Calf © David Lamfrom | Black Bear © Jon Barr | Oceanic Whitetip Shark © Valeria Mas | Yellowstone Landscape © DOW | Rices Whale © NOAA Fisheries | Resting Gray Wolf © Jean-Pierre Grosemans | Great Spangled Fritillary © Kristen Lucibello | Red Fox Sniffing Wildflowers © Ron Charest This email was sent to {EMAIL} Please do not respond to this email. [Unsubscribe here]( or update your preferences [here!]( [supporter]