Wildlife Conservation

A great deal of our understanding of animal biology, behavior, and evolution can be applied to reestablish and ensure the health of wild animal populations. Find out more about the research and organizations that bridge the gap between theory and practice.
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Humpback Whale - Megaptera novaeangliae - Photo © Kate Westaway / Getty Images.
Conservation Organizations That Protect Animals
If you are interested in getting involved in wildlife conservation, be sure to consider this list of organizations.
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10 Simple Things You Can Do to Protect Animals
It's easy to feel overwhelmed in the face of species loss and habitat destruction. Here is a list of things you can do to help protect wildlife.
Timber logging along a river in Tasmania, Australia. - Photo © David Hyde / Shutterstock.
The Biggest Threats to Animals and Wildlife
Living organisms face a constant barrage of external stresses or threats that challenge their ability to survive and reproduce.
Captive passenger pigeons in the aviary of Professor C.O. Whitman, professor of Zoology at the University of Chicago. - Public Domain photo.
Remembering Martha: The Last Passenger Pigeon
The extinction of the passenger pigeon in 1914 teaches us a great deal about our role in the decline of our fellow species, then and now.
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Habitat Loss, Fragmentation, and Destruction
Habitat destruction is fueled by a fast-growing human population. As human populations increase, we use more land for agriculture, cities, and towns.
View of the Columbia River in the Pacific Northwest. - Photo © Darrell Wyatt / Getty Images.
Clean Water Act
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known more commonly as the Clean Water Act, came into effect in 1972.
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Polar Bear Under Review for Endangered Status
The US Fish and Wildlife Service announced recently that they will consider whether to place the Polar Bear on the list of species protected under the US Endangered Species Act.
The Clean Air Act limits emissions from both stationary and mobile sources of air pollutants. - Photo © Sven Schabbach / Getty Images.
Clean Air Act: Combatting Air Pollution by Limiting Emissions
Explore the history of the Clean Air Act and find out how it goes beyond previous pollution legislation to ensure we have clean, breathable air.
Painted reed frog - Hyperolius marmoratus - Photo © Doug Cheeseman / Getty Images.
Global Action Plan Aims to Save Amphibians
A recent meeting of top scientists—experts in amphibian biology—paved the way for the future protection of amphibians around the globe.
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Endangered Species: A Closer Look
Scientists and conservationists who study the animal species that face a high risk of extinction refer to such species as endangered species.
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Want to Donate Your Money to Wildlife? Here's Where to Go
Do you want to donate your money to a reputable, and effective, wildlife conservation organization? Here's our list of the 10 best, ranging from the World Wildlife Fund to the National Audubon Society.
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