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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 ...

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.

Monkeys

Monkeys are agile, intelligent primates—some of the closest animal relatives to humans.

Indian Pangolin, one of the most traffic/smuggled wildlife species for its scales

Pangolins

Pangolins are gentle mammals who curl into a defensive ball when threatened.

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.

Promoting Smarter Wildlife Management

To encourage peaceful coexistence with wild animals.

Wild macaque monkey in a tree. Monkeys are often victims of illegal wildlife trade.

Stopping the Wildlife Trade

To keep animals safe in their natural habitat.

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...

Back into the wild

Stuffed in a sports bag in Johannesburg, South Africa, the small pangolin was far from her natural environment. She’d been poached from her home and held without food or water for around 10 days, and now she was up for sale. In February 2020, wildlife traffickers brought her to an arranged meeting...

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...

A squirrel infiltrates the attick through the roof

Choosing a wildlife control company

With the right information and supplies, you may be able to solve some conflicts with wildlife by yourself. But when it’s time to call in a professional, here's how to find a humane, effective and ethical company. Ask for an inspection and written estimate It will be difficult for any company to...

Coyote hazing: How to keep coyotes away

Coyotes generally avoid people. But if you encounter coyotes who have adapted to urban environments, hazing techniques can teach them to keep away.

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