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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.

 

BREAKING NEWS

 

Critical Habitat Finalized for Sierra Nevada Bighorn Sheep



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California Court Rules Land-use Decisions Must Address Global Warming

Statement on the State of Alaska's Lawsuit to Overturn Endangered Species Act Protection for the Polar Bear

Desert Tortoise Threatened by Draft Recovery Plan That Weakens Protections

Proposed Rule Alters How the National Environmental Policy Act Applies to Oceans

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spotlight campaigns

 

An Arctic Icon Changes the World
Meet the beloved bear that made the Bush administration sit up and take notice of the effects of global warming — if not its causes.

 

Watchfrogging Political Corruption
See how we uncovered evidence of government malfeasance and are working to save the species harmed.

 

Why Bats Are the New Canaries
In a coal mine, that is. What you need to read about the startling crisis threatening to wipe out whole populations of these birds of the night.

 

Hear the Call of the Wild?
You’re not alone. We just celebrated the 100,000th download around the world of our endangered species ringtones.

 
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Turns out that’s OK. We’ve assembled a Take-action Toolbox for you. So go ahead: pound global warming. And nail those who would drill in all the wrong places.

 
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