The Center for Biological Diversity recently released stunning trail-camera footage of a rare wild ocelot in Southern Arizona, within ancestral Tohono O’odham Nation homelands. Protected under the Endangered Species Act since 1982, fewer than 100 ocelots remain in the U.S., with a crucial population in Arizona. Learn more about ocelots on our website.

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Elephants worldwide face extinction due to habitat destruction, poaching, and trophy hunting. The Center for Biological Diversity is actively protecting the Amboseli-West Kilimanjaro elephants, a beloved population ranging between Kenya and Tanzania. After 30 years of safety, these elephants are now threatened by trophy hunters.

You can help secure their future by taking action: biodiv.us/4635BfC.

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Plaintiffs in a landmark constitutional case are challenging New Mexico. They explain their fight to defend the state's environment and climate from the ravages of oil and gas pollution.

They also demand New Mexico uphold its constitutional duty to provide its citizens with a safe and healthy environment.

California's grizzlies vanished by 1924 due to persecution. A century later, 2024 is "the year of the grizzly." Explore their loss and our work to reintroduce them to the Golden State: biodiv.us/CAgrizz. The Center for Biological Diversity, a 501c3 nonprofit, uses science and law to protect species and their habitats, ensuring a wild future where biodiversity thrives.

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The Center for Biological Diversity tirelessly protects endangered species. Our formidable team of lawyers and scientists works to safeguard all life on Earth.

Legal experts engage in strategic litigation, challenging policies and practices that endanger species and ecosystems. Simultaneously, our scientists conduct rigorous research to inform conservation strategies and policy recommendations.

Stand with thousands whose monthly donations sustain our nonstop work to save wildlife, wild places, and the planet. A $24 monthly gift or a one-time donation makes a difference. Donate today: Support the Center. Follow us: @centerforbiodiv.

Fewer than 25 endangered red wolves remain in the wild, with five killed by vehicle strikes this year alone. This includes Muppet, a two-year-old, who died on North Carolina’s Highway 64, near where his father was also killed.

We can prevent further devastating losses by building a wildlife crossing in their North Carolina habitat. A $2 million donor pledge offers a matching challenge, but we must raise an additional $2 million by August 31st to secure federal funds for construction.

Join the campaign and help secure a safer future for red wolves: Donate Now.

U.S. wetlands, vital ecosystems like marshes and swamps, face an urgent crisis. Half of these critical habitats in the lower 48 states have vanished since the 1780s. A 2023 Supreme Court decision further stripped federal protections, leaving remaining wetlands vulnerable to destruction.

This loss devastates biodiversity; nearly 50% of threatened and endangered species rely on wetlands, with over a third living exclusively there. Wetlands also protect water quality and mitigate flood risks. Act now: Tell the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to protect more critical habitat for wetland-dependent species. Learn more at www.saveourfreshwater.org.

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Energy Justice Director Jean Su recently discussed the Center for Biological Diversity's petition to FEMA on MSNBC, advocating for crucial disaster relief funding for extreme heat and wildfire smoke. Learn more: https://biodiv.us/4c9b9Y7

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Horseshoe crabs, ancient marine arthropods predating dinosaurs, face sharp decline. Habitat loss and harvesting by the pharmaceutical industry for diagnostic tests — despite existing synthetic alternatives — drive this needless and destructive practice.

The Center for Biological Diversity is fighting for federal Endangered Species Act protection for these creatures. We've also sued Maryland to obtain crucial data on the thousands of crabs killed, bled, or injured annually, which the state currently withholds.

Learn more about our work, watch a mind-blowing video of horseshoe crab eggs hatching, and take action at biologicaldiversity.org.

Center staff recently joined renowned scientist Sebastián Di Martin of ReWilding Argentina to explore historical and occupied jaguar habitat in Arizona and New Mexico. Di Martin's team successfully reintroduced 25 jaguars to Argentina's Iberá, inspiring similar conservation efforts in the U.S. Southwest.

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The Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, a vital biodiversity hotspot and the world's largest intact freshwater ecosystem, faces an existential threat. The proposed Twin Pines titanium mine plans to extract 1.4 million gallons of water daily, endangering its 50 mammal species, dozens of reptiles, 37 amphibian species, and critical migratory bird habitats.

Act now to protect this natural wonder, originally established by President Roosevelt. Sign the Center for Biological Diversity's petition to stop this destructive project: Sign the Petition. The Center, a 501c3 nonprofit, uses science and law to secure a future for all species by protecting essential lands, waters, and climate. Learn more at biologicaldiversity.org.

Members of the Tohono O’odham Nation in southern Arizona recently named the newest wild jaguar entering the U.S. from Mexico. They dubbed him O:ṣhad Ñu:kudam, meaning "Jaguar Protector" in the O’odham language. Eight-year-old Kii’yaa’nii Ross, a Yaqui/Diné student who helped promote the naming through the EcoTruths for Indigenous Youth program, highlighted the jaguar's significance.

The Center for Biological Diversity, a 501c3 nonprofit headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, believes human welfare is deeply linked to nature's diversity. We work through science, law, and creative media to protect lands, waters, and climate, securing a future for all species and ensuring a wild world for generations to come.

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Kowaris are small, carnivorous marsupials from Australia's remote stony deserts. These bright-eyed predators, related to Tasmanian devils, face rapid extinction due to habitat degradation and feral cats. Learn more in this video by Arid Recovery.

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Near the U.S.-Mexico border, a skunk's scat was found "bedazzled" with the shimmering exoskeletons of fiery searcher beetles. Both skunks and these carnivorous insects share a unique defense: strong, musky scent glands.

The Center for Biological Diversity is a Tucson-based 501c3 nonprofit. We believe human welfare is deeply linked to nature's diversity. Through science, law, and creative media, we work to protect species and their habitats, ensuring a wild world for future generations.

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In spring 2024, the Center for Biological Diversity petitioned the Fish and Wildlife Service to protect Wilson's phalaropes under the Endangered Species Act. These dainty shorebirds, known for spectacular congregations at Western salt lakes like Utah's Great Salt Lake, face imminent collapse due to climate change and other human-caused threats.

The Center for Biological Diversity, a Tucson-based 501c3 nonprofit, uses science, law, and media to protect species and their habitats. Believing human welfare is linked to nature's diversity, it works to secure a future for all life.

Visit biologicaldiversity.org for more information and action. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. For media, email center@biologicaldiversity.org.

Mammals aren't the only animals feeding their young with bodily secretions. Caecilians, limbless tropical amphibians, have species whose young are born with teeth and feed on their mothers’ skin. These egg-hatched youngsters can also prompt their mothers to eject a high-fat, high-protein substance from their cloacae by making specific clicking noises.

This fascinating discovery highlights the incredible diversity of life. The Center for Biological Diversity, a 501c3 nonprofit, works to secure a future for all species through science, law, and creative media. Learn more about this finding and the Center's mission: Nature Article | Center for Biological Diversity

Under the Trump administration, thousands of ancient saguaros, some over a century old, were bulldozed for the border wall. Many transplanted cacti died within six months. These slow-growing desert sentinels are irreplaceable. Please share this video showing their tragic fate.

The Center for Biological Diversity, a 501c3 nonprofit, works to secure a future for all species by protecting lands, waters, and climate. We use science, law, and media, believing human welfare links to nature's diversity. For details: Fronteras Desk. Learn more and act at our website. Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

The Center for Biological Diversity is actively opposing "California Forever," a proposed 55,000-acre city in Solano County. This development threatens the climate crisis, existing communities, and approximately 130 rare animal and plant species.

Our recent webinar detailed the project's potential impacts on local wildlife, residents, groundwater, air quality, and California's climate commitments. We advocate for smarter land-use policies prioritizing community and environmental health. Explore more: Solano Together, Center's California Forever work, and "The True Cost of Sprawl" report.

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On March 1, 2024, a federal court ruled that a mining giant's proposed destruction of Oak Flat, an Apache holy site in Arizona, would not violate religious freedom laws. Apache Stronghold, supported by the Center, will appeal this 6-5 decision to the Supreme Court. The mine threatens Indigenous First Amendment rights, endangers species like ocelots, consumes vast water resources, and would generate 1.4 billion tons of toxic waste.

We urge you to help us call on Congress to pass a law preserving Oak Flat. Take action here: biodiv.us/49GFbRX. The Center for Biological Diversity, a 501c3 nonprofit, works to secure a future for all species by protecting vital lands, waters, and climate. For more information, visit becketlaw.org/case/apache-stronghold-v-united-states/.