The Center for Biological Diversity works through science, law and creative media to secure a future for all species, great or small, hovering on the brink of extinction.
More than 600 whales and dolphins have been stranded in the Gulf because of the BP oil disaster. Despite intensely high risk, the United States is planning to expand ocean drilling in the next five years, including in the Arctic — a disaster for wildlife and the climate. Take action now to reject it.
Historic Victory for 757 Species
Read about the Center's landmark agreement — the largest ever struck for imperiled wildlife — that will move 757 imperiled plants and animals toward critical protection.
Human Overpopulation, Species Extinction
The world population has hit a whopping 7 billion. Join our new national campaign to get the word out about human overpopulation and the species extinction crisis.
Find Species Where You Are Ever wonder which endangered species may be lurking nearby? Download our new "Species Finder" app for the Android phone and find out in the blink of an eye.
Toxics and Endangered Species
From lead to mercury to pesticides, toxic contaminants are plaguing our environment by the millions of pounds, harming our wildlands, our wildlife — and ourselves.
Hear the Call of the Wild?
You're not alone. Our endangered species ringtones have been downloaded more than 375,000 times in 150 countries.