Harp seal pups are born with white coats, maturing into adults with silver-white fur and distinctive black, harp-shaped markings that give them their name.

Warming oceans pose an

Harp seal pups are born with white coats, maturing into adults with silver-white fur and distinctive black, harp-shaped markings that give them their name.

Warming oceans pose an existential threat to these ice-dwelling seals. Oceana campaigns against climate change drivers like offshore drilling and promotes renewable energy. Support our work by making a [symbolic harp seal adoption](https://bit.ly/3o7nlEU); all gifts protect marine life.

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The Chumash, a maritime culture for millennia, built strong *tomol* plank canoes to navigate the Channel Islands' treacherous waters. European colonization nearly eradicated this craft through

The Chumash, a maritime culture for millennia, built strong *tomol* plank canoes to navigate the Channel Islands' treacherous waters. European colonization nearly eradicated this craft through forced assimilation. Today, Alan Salazar and his Chumash and Fernandeño Tataviam communities are revitalizing *tomol* building and paddling, passing vital knowledge to new generations.

Support the Tataviam Land Conservancy’s project to build two *tomols*. This initiative will unite the Fernandeño Tataviam and Chumash tribes through educational events and workshops focused on *tomol* craft, culture, and paddling. Please specify "Tomol Project" when donating at tataviam.land/donation/.

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After five years of legal action by the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service finalized Endangered Species Act protection for the Dixie Valley toad. These extremely

After five years of legal action by the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service finalized Endangered Species Act protection for the Dixie Valley toad. These extremely rare amphibians, previously under emergency protection, face acute threat from a geothermal power plant likely to dry up their critical hot springs. As the Center’s Great Basin Director Patrick Donnelly stated, "Renewable energy is essential to combating the climate emergency, but it can’t come at the cost of extinction."

The Center for Biological Diversity is a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to protecting all species through science, law, and creative media, believing human welfare is deeply linked to nature's diversity. Learn more about this victory: biologicaldiversity.org/news. Explore the Center's work: biologicaldiversity.org.

Watch a black bear cub's delightful first encounter with snow, captured on video with its mother during an urban stroll. This was likely the young bear’s first winter, a crucial period when cubs

Watch a black bear cub's delightful first encounter with snow, captured on video with its mother during an urban stroll. This was likely the young bear’s first winter, a crucial period when cubs learn vital survival skills from their mother.

The Center for Biological Diversity, a 501c3 nonprofit, works to secure a future for all species by protecting the lands, waters, and climate they need to survive. We believe human welfare is deeply linked to nature's vast diversity.

Learn more at biologicaldiversity.org or contact us at center@biologicaldiversity.org.

Join host Jeff Corwin on an adventure across the Great Plains, exploring the vital connection between species. He assists Native American tribes in re-establishing bison herds, a keystone species

Join host Jeff Corwin on an adventure across the Great Plains, exploring the vital connection between species. He assists Native American tribes in re-establishing bison herds, a keystone species that once shaped the ecosystem. Historically, bison were nearly wiped out by western expansion, devastating both the plains and tribal cultures that depended on them.

The loss of bison had ripple effects, impacting predators, scavengers, and species like black-footed ferrets. Conservationists, led by the Intertribal Buffalo Council, are working to restore at least ten large herds. This effort not only revitalizes the environment but also helps Native American communities reconnect with their cultural heritage, ensuring the survival of the Great Plains ecosystem.

Brett Hartl, Government Affairs Director at the Center for Biological Diversity, built an artificial stream in his Arizona backyard. This vital watering hole supports wildlife like mountain lions,

Brett Hartl, Government Affairs Director at the Center for Biological Diversity, built an artificial stream in his Arizona backyard. This vital watering hole supports wildlife like mountain lions, bobcats, bears, and deer, especially as drought and development reduce natural water sources. A video captures a mountain lion drinking from the stream.

The Center for Biological Diversity is a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to protecting species and their habitats. Through science, law, and creative media, they work to secure a future where wild animals and plants thrive, recognizing the deep link between human welfare and nature's diversity.

Explore their work and take action: [Website](https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/), [Twitter](https://twitter.com/CenterForBioDiv), [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/CenterforBioDiv/), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/centerforbiodiv/), [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@centerforbiodiv/), [Action Alerts](https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/action/alerts/). For inquiries, email center@biologicaldiversity.org.

Join host Jeff Corwin on "Wildlife Nation" as he connects with amazing North American mammals facing significant conservation challenges. From the remote forests of New England to the waterways of

Join host Jeff Corwin on "Wildlife Nation" as he connects with amazing North American mammals facing significant conservation challenges. From the remote forests of New England to the waterways of Florida, Corwin highlights efforts to protect these diverse creatures.

He assists with orphaned baby black bears, meets manatees threatened by habitat loss, and helps veterinarians rehabilitate injured opossums. Teaming with Defenders of Wildlife, Corwin celebrates the dedicated conservationists working to save America's wildlife. You're invited to join the adventure.

Join Jeff Corwin on "Wildlife Nation" for an epic adventure to save North America's most imperiled species. He travels to Montana to protect black-footed ferrets, the continent's most endangered

Join Jeff Corwin on "Wildlife Nation" for an epic adventure to save North America's most imperiled species. He travels to Montana to protect black-footed ferrets, the continent's most endangered mammal, once believed extinct. Corwin also visits California's Big Sur to prepare mighty condors for the wild and Washington State to aid the world's tiniest rabbit, the pygmy rabbit, facing critical survival with only 150 individuals remaining.

This series celebrates animals rescued from the brink of extinction, showcasing the dedicated conservationists working to protect them and their ecosystems. Teaming with Defenders of Wildlife, Jeff Corwin invites you to join this vital adventure.

Discover the impactful work of three Black female shark researchers who are transforming the field of shark science. They achieve this through their groundbreaking group, Minorities in Shark

Discover the impactful work of three Black female shark researchers who are transforming the field of shark science. They achieve this through their groundbreaking group, Minorities in Shark Sciences (MISS).

Support their pioneering efforts and learn more about their mission by visiting their website: https://www.misselasmo.org/