Defenders of Wildlife

America was shaped by the wild. And throughout history, we have recognized the importance of protecting wildlife and wild lands – this is our shared heritage. While our country may not always see eye to eye, when it comes to our love for wildlife, we know we’re united.

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This week's Winner of the Week is Randy Traynor! His photo of a bear mid-dip has been awarded the Best Hair Day award. Thanks for joining our USA 250: Shaped by the Wild Photo Contest! Winners will be announced biweekly – don’t forget to submit! dfnd.us/4tmbRtM

For Save the Frogs Day today, remember to save the spring peepers!! 🐸

Happy Earth Day from all of us and the amazing photographers who submitted to our Photo Contest! Thanks to all of you, we can see every part of our wild and amazing world. Support our work to protect our wild neighbors and the world around us: dfnd.us/4u8DsPb 🌎

@GavinNewsom : California’s wildlife and communities need coexistence support! Please include critical funding for @CaliforniaDFW in May. Revise for expertise and tools to educate public, prevent conflict, and respond when needed. dfnd.us/3Oir0x4

A cloud of Brazilian free-tailed bats emerges from a cave in Texas at dusk. 🦇 Thanks for submitting such a cool bat picture, Becca Stallings!

Sometimes when you’re looking for wildlife, it finds you first... Thanks for your Photo Contest submission, Clint McKnight!

Our first Winner of the Week goes to Debbie Hall! Her photo of a curious raccoon gets the Most Intrepid Explorer award. Thanks for joining our USA 250: Shaped by the Wild Photo Contest!

Enjoy a magical moment with us...

What have honeybees been up to? Honeybees spend the winter huddled together inside their hive, placing the queen in the center, keeping her warmest. Talk about snug a bug in a rug...

Why do we do what we do? So we can all live in a world that is truly full and inspiring. 🦬🦋🦉🦎🦇🦫🐜🐻‍❄️🦚🦌🐋🦅🐺🐝