Polar bears typically prey on beluga whales near ice floes. However, recent fascinating footage from the Center’s Brett Hartl reveals a different interaction in open water, where belugas appear unafraid. This unusual encounter is incredible to witness.

The Center for Biological Diversity is a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to securing a future for all species. We believe human welfare is linked to nature's diversity, working through science, law, and media to protect vital habitats. Learn more and take action at our website, or contact us at center@biologicaldiversity.org.

The Center for Biological Diversity recently rallied in Asheville, NC, advocating for stronger safeguards for the Pisgah-Nantahala National Forest, a biodiversity hotspot. Over 300 attendees submitted 34,000 public comments urging improved management, reflecting the message: "We love Pisgah, and we want to see more of it protected."

The Center for Biological Diversity is a 501c3 nonprofit protecting species and habitats, believing human welfare is linked to nature's diversity. We use science, law, and media to secure a future for all species. Learn more or take action via our website, Twitter, Facebook, or action alerts. For inquiries, email center@biologicaldiversity.org.

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.

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Increased human activity, urban sprawl, and development are pushing endangered species like mountain lions, panthers, and manatees to the brink. Recent incidents, including the death of California mountain lion P-78 from rat poison and vehicle impact, and 14 Florida panther fatalities this year due to collisions, underscore this critical threat.

The Center is a leader in establishing wildlife connectivity across the nation. Join our expert staff in California and Florida to discuss our vital work in protecting wildlife where they live.

The deaths of mountain lion P-78 from rat poison and a vehicle strike, alongside 14 Florida panthers killed by vehicles this year, underscore a critical threat. Endangered species like mountain lions, panthers, and manatees are pushed to the brink by increased human activity, habitat loss, urban sprawl, and a lack of wildlife corridors.

The Center for Biological Diversity leads efforts to establish vital wildlife connectivity across the nation. Join our expert staff in California and Florida to learn more about our work protecting wildlife where they live.

Our linear economic system drives biodiversity loss, yet a thriving biodiversity is crucial for a strong economy. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation's Cindy Venho and Maya Adams explain how the circular economy can protect and restore nature.

As a UK charity, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation promotes a circular economy model that eliminates waste and pollution, circulates products and materials, and regenerates nature.

For more insights, subscribe to their YouTube channel, visit their website, and follow them on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

This webinar series delves into the colonial legacies of introducing cows to the Americas, exploring how cattle grazing transformed land use and fueled injustices against Native communities. Expert panelists will discuss how cows advanced colonial projects and capitalist economies, contributing to the loss of Native lives, livelihoods, and culture. The conversation will also highlight regenerative practices, food justice, land equity, and traditional knowledge to foster healthier communities and landscapes.

For past webinars and media, visit: takeextinctionoffyourplate.com/webinars-%26-other-media. Explore our new website: grazingfacts.com. Find Jennifer Molidor on Twitter: @JenniferMolidor. To stay connected, sign up for text alerts: act.biologicaldiversity.org/bJILzlXFd0avs1pBB6bwJg2?sourceid=1008101.

Originating in the United States’ first federally protected wilderness, the Gila River stands as the Southwest’s last major free-flowing waterway. From New Mexico to the Gulf of California, it carves a vital green corridor through Arizona’s arid Sonoran Desert, sustaining endangered species like Chiricahua leopard frogs and yellow-billed cuckoos.

Watch this video to explore the Gila’s breathtaking beauty and rich history, featuring insights from Center for Biological Diversity cofounder Todd Schulke.

Learn more: Center for Biological Diversity | Wild Gila River | National Wild and Scenic Rivers

Birds offer a vital lesson: humans and nature are deeply connected. Learn more from renowned birders and authors J. Drew Lanham and David Lindo in a special webinar.

This event, cohosted by the Center for Biological Diversity, Thoreau Society, and College of Idaho, will explore what birds teach us about interconnectivity. A Q&A session will follow for participants.

April 20, 2022, marks 12 years since the BP Deepwater Horizon explosion, which killed 11 people and caused the worst oil spill in U.S. history. This tragedy devastated marine environments and coastal communities.

Since then, offshore drilling continues, harming human health, marine life, and our beaches. We must prevent further toxic oil spills in our oceans.

Help end new offshore drilling. Take action: https://biodiv.us/3Or4OMk

Growing concern about beef's environmental impact faces political backlash, driving new climate commitments. Food and climate experts will discuss the climate science of beef, exploring effective solutions, regenerative practices, and emission reduction strategies. They will also examine carbon markets, consumer awareness, and how cultural factors influence the debate.

Renowned experts Dr. Jonathan Foley (Project Drawdown), Dr. Matthew Hayek (NYU), and Dr. Silvia Secchi (University of Iowa) will lead this discussion. Sign up for our Food X e-newsletter: https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/programs/population_and_sustainability/food-x/

Burmese pythons are a highly destructive invasive species in Florida, severely impacting the Everglades and its native wildlife. These giant constrictors outcompete local animals, potentially contributing to the extinction of several mammal and bird species.

However, new remote camera footage offers a glimmer of hope. It shows a bobcat consuming as many as 42 python eggs, with evidence of more being saved for later. The camera even captured a direct confrontation between the bobcat and the nesting python.

This discovery prompts a crucial question: Could Florida's native predators, like bobcats, become a vital force in controlling the invasive python population in the Everglades?

The environmental impact of beef production, from emissions to land use, is a critical concern, with solutions like regenerative grazing and grass-fed beef under debate. However, defining truly sustainable beef, especially given high U.S. consumption and its ecological implications, remains complex.

Experts Tara Garnett (University of Oxford, Table), Nicholas Carter (ecologist, PlantBasedData.org), and Chris Bugbee (Center for Biological Diversity) will explore these challenges. They will discuss food systems, wildlife interaction, and land stewardship. Discover more at GrazingFacts.com and join our webinar on April 7 at 4pm Pacific/7pm Eastern.

This powerful song, created and performed by young people living along the Gila River in Southwest New Mexico, serves as a heartfelt plea to protect this vital waterway for future generations.

Listen to their message. Then, visit www.wildgilariver.org to learn more about the campaign to designate the Gila a Wild & Scenic River.

Students from the Brophy Native American Club ran 227 miles through diverse terrain to pray and protest for the protection of Oak Flat in Arizona's Tonto National Forest.

Oak Flat, a sacred Apache site, faces destruction by a copper mine. Its preservation depends on Senator Mark Kelly supporting the Save Oak Flat Act.

For more information, visit: biologicaldiversity.org/campaigns/oak_flat/index.htm

In October 1972, following public action, Congress passed the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). The first federal law of its kind, it aimed to protect marine mammals in U.S. waters, allowing them to recover and thrive.

The MMPA has since saved countless marine mammals from unregulated hunting and pollution. Yet, significant threats like climate change, fishing gear entanglement, and oil and gas development persist, underscoring the need for continued implementation and enforcement.

Join us through October to celebrate the MMPA's 50th anniversary. We'll share stories, host events, and provide opportunities for action. Help spread awareness by sharing our video with #MMPA50.

Researchers from the Loango Chimpanzee Project have reported a novel discovery in Loango National Park, Gabon. They observed chimpanzees catching flying insects and applying them to their own wounds, as well as the wounds of other chimps.

This behavior may qualify as a form of self-medication. It could potentially prevent or reduce the harmful effects of pathogens and toxins, offering new insights into primate healing practices.

Students are passionately advocating for the Healthy Future Students and Earth Act.

Listen as they share compelling reasons why this legislation is vital for a sustainable future.

After hearing their perspectives, contact your congressional representatives and urge them to support this critical bill.

Red wolves, like those found in North Carolina’s Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge, are among the world's most endangered carnivores. Relentlessly persecuted, they were declared extinct in the wild in 1980 after the last few were moved to a captive-breeding program.

Today, only eight wild red wolves are known to roam eastern North Carolina. The Center is actively working to save this critically endangered species. Learn more about red wolves here.

Freshwater habitats, including California’s San Francisco/San Joaquin Bay Delta, are at the forefront of a global extinction crisis. Understanding this urgent struggle and how you can help is vital.

Filmmaker Jacob Morrison’s "River's End" reveals California's complex fight over fresh water. This powerful film highlights an impending crisis that resonates far beyond the state, signaling a worldwide challenge.

Watch "River's End" here and consider donating to the filmmakers here.