Center for Biological Diversity

This week we sued U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for failing to provide habitat protection to endangered Sierra Nevada red foxes in California. In 2021 the Service denied them critical habitat under Endangered Species Act regulations that were weakened under the Trump administration in 2019. “There’s just no way to save these precious foxes without protecting the places they live,” said Noah Greenwald, endangered species director at the Center. More info ➡️ https://bit.ly/40gdHAo

Let's kick off the new year with some good news, yes? Wolves in California are thriving! Near the end of 2024, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife counted 70 wolves in the state — up from just 44 in 2023. The agency reported at least 30 new pups, the highest number since wolves started coming back to California in 2011. It's exciting, and hopeful, to see the progress that wolves have made in the years since OR-7 made his historic journey into California, becoming the first wolf seen in California in nearly a century. His legacy lives on. 🐺💚 “This really shows the impact of strong protections under the federal and state endangered species acts, ” said the Center’s Amaroq Weiss. More info ➡️ https://bit.ly/3BUAQ1W

As we look to the future and prepare for what's ahead, we also pause think about what we love and what keeps us grounded. For us, that's the wild. Watching trail camera footage like this serves as the simplest reminder to us all what we're fighting for — a world where the wild is still alive. In 2025 we stand committed to fighting for the wild — just as we have for 35 years. Onward. Join us 💚🌍: https://bit.ly/3OpLYXc

This year has been a powerful one for saving life on Earth: We helped secure Endangered Species Act protections for 37 imperiled species and protected more than 6 million acres of habitat. This work wouldn't have been possible without you. Thank you for believing in the power of action — and for being part of this unstoppable movement. Together, we can save species and rewrite the future of our planet. As 2025 approaches, we're ramping up our efforts to fight the battles ahead using science, advocacy, creative media, and the law. With supporters like you at our side, stand ready. 🌿🦋🌎🐺💚

Tragic news: Whale entanglements are at a six year high. NOAA Fisheries recently released preliminary data showing that 34 whales have been confirmed entangled in fishing gear off the U.S. West Coast in 2024. Most of the entangled whales were humpbacks, with 29 confirmed reports, along with reports of four gray whales and one fin whale. We are urging the agency to support the widespread adoption of pop-up fishing gear, a tried-and-tested alternative to commercial fishing gear that will save the lives of countless marine animals. Add your voice ➡️ https://bit.ly/49RrhgL

Today marks the 51st anniversary of the Endangered Species Act! 🎉🎂 The Act is one of the world's most powerful legal tools for protecting species at risk of extinction — more than 99% of the species under its care have been saved or are on the road to recovery. The Act is the reason there are bald eagles on the wing from coast to coast, grizzly bears roaming the Rocky Mountains, sea turtles swimming in the ocean, American alligators sunning in the Southeast, whooping cranes flying across the Great Plains, and black-footed ferrets playing in the intermountain prairies. This work is far from over, but the #EndangeredSpeciesAct still shows the best path forward for saving life on Earth for future generations to come. 🌎 ✨ Learn more: https://bit.ly/4gQBZWZ

Have you heard of the Permian Basin? It's a large sedimentary basin in western Texas and southeastern New Mexico — and it's also the highest-producing oil field in the country. The Permian Basin harbors three of the United States' most endangered animals: lesser prairie chickens, dunes sagebrush lizards, and freshwater mussels called Texas hornshells. Decades of relentless oil drilling — plus livestock grazing, mining and pollution — have pushed all three to the brink of extinction. Without safeguards for their home, these species will disappear. You can help ➡️ https://bit.ly/4gkgTk3

The holiday season can be stressful. If you're feeling a bit overwhelmed, or even just overfull from too many holiday treats, we suggest following these wolves' lead by taking a cozy little nap today. These Yellowstone wolves sure know how to take a rest day! ❄️ 🐺 💤 https://lnkd.in/f-pTntE

Wolves and bears in Alaska need your help right now! ⚠️ The Alaska Department of Fish and Game wants to kill up to 80% of wolves, brown bears, and black bears from roaring helicopters right on the borders of Denali and Lake Clark national parks. Besides being dangerous and cruel, mass slaughters of keystone predators are detrimental to the greater Denali and Lake Clark ecosystems. Carnivore species deserve to live. We are urgently working to protect these iconic animals. You can help: https://bit.ly/41KIqGN 📹: Courtesy of Drew Rush, taken in Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve

Amazing news: On Friday, the Federal Highway Administration announced a $25 million grant for North Carolina to build wildlife crossings that will help save critically endangered Red Wolves. 🎉 This news couldn't come at a more urgent time as only 16 red wolves remain in the wild, and vehicle collisions have become their leading cause of mortality. The grant will fund 13 wildlife underpasses beneath U.S. 64, a highway that runs through the heart of the last red wolf refuges. Construction will also be supported by $4 million in private donations raised by the Center, Wildlands Network, and an anonymous donor’s matching grant. Thank you to all those who donated to help make this possible. www.saveredwolves.org