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June 6, 2012

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It was set aside nearly a century ago as an oil and gas reserve. But now Alaska's Western Arctic Reserve -- the largest single unit of public lands in the United States -- is also managed to protect its exceptional wildlife and habitat.

Struggling polar bears, millions of migrating birds and the largest herd of caribou in the United States depend on special areas within the reserve -- and thousands of beluga whales feed and give birth off its shores.

If you haven't already, join the more than 50,000 Defenders supporters who have urged federal officials to protect the fragile habitats of the Western Arctic Reserve.

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Harnessing Nature

Extreme weather events in 2011 wreaked havoc across the United States. From coast to coast, these disasters caused billions of dollars in damage.

In our new report, "Harnessing Nature," Defenders shows that one of our best allies against increasingly devastating natural disasters is nature itself.

Learn more about Defenders' "Harnessing Nature" report.

From green roofs to rain gardens, learn how you can harness nature in and around your home.

Wins for Wildlife
More Room for Panthers A key piece of land originally slated for a new subdivision was recently purchased and set aside for conservation, giving endangered Florida panthers a more room to roam. Defenders has been working in the area to ensure these magnificent cats have a fighting chance at survival. >> Learn More
Hammerhead Protections in Costa Rica Scalloped hammerhead sharks -- targeted for their fins -- are safer in the waters off Costa Rica. Defenders worked with the country to strengthen international protections for these imperiled ocean predators. >>Learn More
Condor Numbers Soar, Threats Persist Just 25 years ago, there were only 22 California condors left in the world. Thanks to conservation efforts by Defenders and others, that number has soared to more than 400. >>Read more about this milestone for condors -- and the threats they face on the Scientific American blog.

Defending Wildlife

Little Pup Lost

Over the Memorial Day weekend, some well-intentioned campers brought what they thought was a lost puppy to a local sheriff's office -- it turns out it was a wolf pup.

Fortunately, the pup was found very near one of Defenders' wolf-coexistence projects and our very own Suzanne Stone was on the ground to help. When she first heard of the lost pup, Suzanne sprang into action to try and track down the pup's family.

See pictures, watch a video and read more on Defenders Blog about Suzanne's efforts to reunite the pup with his pack.