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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.


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	Strike Three: Court Rejects Illegal National Forest Regulations for Third Time Read more.
Imperiled California Seabird Advances Toward Endangered Species Act Protection: August Deadline Set for Listing Decision for Ashy Storm Petrel Pesticide Victory: Proposal to Restrict Toxic Pesticides in Bay Area Endangered Species Habitat Western Leopard Frogs Move a Step Closer to Protection Newsroom — More Press Releases


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SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGNS

	Flip a Coin Over Our Climate — and Future? We don't think so. Find out about the latest climate bill, its 50/50 chance of allowing ruinous runaway warming, and how to take action.

	An Arctic Icon In Jeopardy Learn about the imperiled polar bear's long, hard journey toward protection — and how that journey is unfortunately far from over.

	Cleaning Up the Bush Legacy See how we're working to save plants and animals left in the lurch by the worst administration for species in U.S. history.

	Hear the Call of the Wild? You're not alone. Our endangered species ringtones have been downloaded more than 290,000 times in 150 countries.

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polar bears © Thomas D. Mangelsen, Imagesofnaturestock.com
western toad © Joyce Gross
American burying beetle by Doug Backlund
burrowing owls © Doug Aguillard
Hines emerald dragonfly © Paul Burton
desert tortoise by Beth Jackson
San Diego thorn-mint © Christopher Christie
lesser long-nosed bat © Merlin D. Tuttle, Bat Conservation International
Bonneville cutthroat trout by Peter Rissler
orca © Orca Spirit

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