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Bats

The only mammals who can both flap their wings and fly, bats play a key role in pollinating our crops and controlling insect populations in our neighborhoods.

A beaver is eating the twig of a fallen willow tree in a river

Beavers

Once driven to the brink of extinction by the fur trade, beavers are finally making a comeback.

Birds

From the soaring eagles we watch from afar to the pet parakeets and canaries chirping in our homes ...

Burros

Wild burros are small but hardy equines capable of surviving in challenging environments.

Butterflies

A symbol of beauty transformed from humble beginnings, butterflies are one of the few insects who garner near universal appreciation.

Chipmunks

Undeniably adorable, chipmunks play a vital role in healthy ecosystems.

Geese

With their distinctive honks and propensity to graze on roadside grass, Canada geese are among the most ubiquitous of our wild neighbors.

Raccoons

These furry masked bandits probably hang out in your neighborhood—they’re amazing survivors and can thrive in all sorts of habitats.

Skunks

Misunderstood skunks are gentle, near-sighted animals with one infamous—and pungent—defense mechanism.

Snakes

Solitary creatures who prefer to be left alone, snakes have a bad reputation that doesn’t match their behavior.

Squirrels

Around the world, tree squirrels are among the most prolific—and fun to watch—backyard wildlife species.

Keeping Pets for Life

By honoring the love people have for their pets.

American horses in export pens in Texas and New Mexico before transport to Mexican horsemeat plants

Preventing Horse Slaughter

For horses to be spared cruel and needless deaths.

Promoting Smarter Wildlife Management

To encourage peaceful coexistence with wild animals.

13 ways to build your humane backyard

Every day, more and more wildlife habitat is lost to the spread of development. Give a little back by building your own humane backyard! It doesn't matter whether you have a small apartment balcony, a townhouse with a sliver of ground, a suburban yard, a sprawling corporate property or a community...

Adopting pets from animal shelters or rescues

Do your homework So you’ve decided to add a new pet to your family. First, you should answer some questions: What kind of pet will be the best fit for your household? Do you have enough time to devote to the daily needs of a dog? Is there someone in your household who is allergic? What about a non...

Bear canisters now available for rent for hiking the Rogue River National Recreation Trail

Editor's note: The attribution of the quote contributed by the U.S. Forest Service was corrected on June 8. MERLIN, Ore.—The Wild and Scenic Lower Rogue River and Rogue River National Recreation Trail draw tens of thousands of visitors annually to enjoy recreational activities including rafting...

Breaking: Gov. Hochul signs historic bill to end wildlife killing contests in New York

ALBANY, New York—Today Gov. Kathy Hochul signed critical legislation (A.2917/S.4099) ending wildlife killing contests for coyotes, foxes, bobcats, squirrels, raccoons, crows and other species in New York. This historic new law prohibits competitive events during which contestants compete to kill the...

Breaking: Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission ends wildlife killing contests

BEND, Oregon—Today at a hearing in Bend, the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission voted unanimously to prohibit wildlife killing contests for coyotes and other species classified as unprotected mammals in the state. A coalition of 22 local and national wildlife and conservation organizations and...

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