This powerful song, created and performed by young people living along the Gila River in Southwest New Mexico, serves as a heartfelt plea to protect this vital waterway for future generations.

Listen to their message. Then, visit www.wildgilariver.org to learn more about the campaign to designate the Gila a Wild & Scenic River.

Students from the Brophy Native American Club ran 227 miles through diverse terrain to pray and protest for the protection of Oak Flat in Arizona's Tonto National Forest.

Oak Flat, a sacred Apache site, faces destruction by a copper mine. Its preservation depends on Senator Mark Kelly supporting the Save Oak Flat Act.

For more information, visit: biologicaldiversity.org/campaigns/oak_flat/index.htm

In October 1972, following public action, Congress passed the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). The first federal law of its kind, it aimed to protect marine mammals in U.S. waters, allowing them to recover and thrive.

The MMPA has since saved countless marine mammals from unregulated hunting and pollution. Yet, significant threats like climate change, fishing gear entanglement, and oil and gas development persist, underscoring the need for continued implementation and enforcement.

Join us through October to celebrate the MMPA's 50th anniversary. We'll share stories, host events, and provide opportunities for action. Help spread awareness by sharing our video with #MMPA50.

Researchers from the Loango Chimpanzee Project have reported a novel discovery in Loango National Park, Gabon. They observed chimpanzees catching flying insects and applying them to their own wounds, as well as the wounds of other chimps.

This behavior may qualify as a form of self-medication. It could potentially prevent or reduce the harmful effects of pathogens and toxins, offering new insights into primate healing practices.

Students are passionately advocating for the Healthy Future Students and Earth Act.

Listen as they share compelling reasons why this legislation is vital for a sustainable future.

After hearing their perspectives, contact your congressional representatives and urge them to support this critical bill.

Red wolves, like those found in North Carolina’s Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge, are among the world's most endangered carnivores. Relentlessly persecuted, they were declared extinct in the wild in 1980 after the last few were moved to a captive-breeding program.

Today, only eight wild red wolves are known to roam eastern North Carolina. The Center is actively working to save this critically endangered species. Learn more about red wolves here.

Freshwater habitats, including California’s San Francisco/San Joaquin Bay Delta, are at the forefront of a global extinction crisis. Understanding this urgent struggle and how you can help is vital.

Filmmaker Jacob Morrison’s "River's End" reveals California's complex fight over fresh water. This powerful film highlights an impending crisis that resonates far beyond the state, signaling a worldwide challenge.

Watch "River's End" here and consider donating to the filmmakers here.

Wolves face severe threats nationwide. States like Idaho, Montana, and Wisconsin have authorized or seen the killing of a large percentage of their wolf populations, including over 200 wolves in Wisconsin in just 60 hours.

We must end these senseless killings. Join Jason Momoa, Leonardo DiCaprio, and thousands more in the #RelistWolves effort. Raise your voice by sharing this video and visiting RelistWolves.org or SaveOurWolves.org.

Film by Sender Films.

Los Angeles is the world's only megacity where mountain lions and humans coexist. This unique proximity underscores a critical conservation challenge.

A proposed city wildlife ordinance is vital. It addresses habitat destruction and fragmentation, protecting not only cougars but numerous other species facing similar threats.

Los Angeles is the world's sole megacity where mountain lions and humans coexist. This unique situation underscores the critical need for effective conservation strategies.

A proposed city wildlife ordinance is vital for protecting cougars and many other species. It addresses threats posed by habitat destruction and fragmentation, aiming to preserve biodiversity within the region.

A mama bear and her adorable cub enjoyed a warm day at a pool in a canyon near the U.S.-Mexico border. The little one appeared to be just learning to walk.

This cub will mature in a land of vast, rugged wilderness, yet one also marked by complex human politics.

Observe a lynx as it leaps over a beaver dam within Alaska's Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. These remarkable felines possess an impressive jumping ability, capable of clearing over 20 feet from a crouched stance.

Their long, powerful hind legs are a key evolutionary adaptation. This specialized anatomy allows them to effectively ambush prey, particularly when navigating and hunting in deep snow environments.

A remote camera captured a mama coati and her six kittens roaming a mountain range along the U.S.-Mexico border in Arizona.

These mountains, known as the Sky Islands Archipelago, are a world-class biodiversity hotspot, and clearly, a hotspot for cuteness too. #BorderViews

Los Angeles is one of only two megacities globally where big cats, specifically mountain lions, live within city limits; Mumbai is the other. These mountain lions inhabit the Santa Monica Mountains, just north of the city, including the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.

A new report highlights the critical importance of wildlife crossings. These crossings enable Southern California mountain lions to navigate fragmented landscapes safely and significantly reduce the risk of vehicle collisions. Learn more about this vital conservation effort.

A data visualization highlights trucking accidents, deaths, and injuries on a hazardous California route. This route is where ExxonMobil plans to truck offshore oil to market. Data is based on CHP records from 2015-2021.

A video for media use is available for download here. Find more information here. Credit: Curt Bradley/Center for Biological Diversity.

After the Trump administration stripped federal protections from gray wolves, states now control their fate. While California and Colorado celebrate new wolf residents, Wisconsin, Idaho, and Montana are increasing wolf culling.

Our "Saving Life on Earth" webinar on July 8, 2021, featured our experts discussing ongoing efforts to regain wolf protections and how you can help. Learn more at saveourwolves.org.

Summer in the U.S. Southwest and northern Mexico brings intense heat, but also much-needed monsoon rains. This seasonal relief is vital for the arid region.

Recently, a borderlands remote camera captured numerous videos of a black bear thoroughly enjoying a cooling canyon pool, a welcome respite from the summer temperatures. #HotBearSummer