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Pink flowers of Nelson's checkermallow
Endangered Species Act
Celebration and Reflection on Endangered Species Day
May 20, 2022
A Houston toad in mud.
Endangered Species Act
Recovery Plan Available for Endangered Houston Toad
May 19, 2022
Hands hold up a small yellow mussel shell. The flesh of the recently deceased mussel sticks out from the shell. The person holding the mussel wears a striped blue shirt and overalls.
Endangered Species Act
Curious critters and why we care
May 19, 2022
An intricately patterned turtle seen from above against a white backdrop
How you can help turtles
May 19, 2022
Side view of a red wolf, showing head and shoulders
Endangered Species Act
Federal Officials Seek Assistance in Investigation of Red Wolf Death
May 13, 2022
A photo of a small endangered species called Devils Hole pupfish with metallic blue on its side.
Wildlife Wonders
Defying the odds
May 11, 2022
Forest landscape during the day, sun shining through trees. Western OR forest.
Endangered Species Act
Input Requested on Elliott State Research Forest Proposed HCP
May 4, 2022
Pink Nelson's checker-mallow flowers blooming in a field
Endangered Species Act
Prairie Plant Thrives With Collaborative Conservation, Proposed for Delisting From Endangered Species Act
Apr 27, 2022
Poweshiek skipperling sipping nectar from a yellow flower
Final recovery plan for the Poweshiek skipperling
Apr 26, 2022
Streaked horned lark standing on the ground at an airport
Endangered Species Act
Streaked Horned Lark Remains Listed as Threatened Under Endangered Species Act
Apr 12, 2022
Aerial view of an island atoll surrounded by sandy reef in the deep blue ocean
Wildlife Management
"Hope Spots" in the Ocean
Apr 11, 2022
About a dozen gray bats flying in a cave
Wildlife Wonders
“The Coolest Mammals on Earth”
Apr 11, 2022
Refuge Biologist Jackie Sablan is holding a Kemp's ridley sea turtle.
Endangered Species Act
Federal Reimbursement Funds Awarded for Endangered Species Care During Pandemic
Apr 4, 2022
An uprooted and weathered tree across the sand with the Atlantic Ocean in the background and a blanket of clouds overhead.
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Spring 2022-Cape Romain NWR
Apr 4, 2022
Fields of poppies
Wildlife Management
President’s $2B Service Budget Request Prioritizes Conservation, Key Administration Initiatives
Mar 28, 2022
Two bald eagles perched along a nest
Land Management
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Manual
Mar 23, 2022
A Houston toad in mud.
Endangered Species Act
Recovery Plan Available for Endangered Houston Toad
May 19, 2022
Side view of a red wolf, showing head and shoulders
Endangered Species Act
Federal Officials Seek Assistance in Investigation of Red Wolf Death
May 13, 2022
Forest landscape during the day, sun shining through trees. Western OR forest.
Endangered Species Act
Input Requested on Elliott State Research Forest Proposed HCP
May 4, 2022
Pink Nelson's checker-mallow flowers blooming in a field
Endangered Species Act
Prairie Plant Thrives With Collaborative Conservation, Proposed for Delisting From Endangered Species Act
Apr 27, 2022
Poweshiek skipperling sipping nectar from a yellow flower
Final recovery plan for the Poweshiek skipperling
Apr 26, 2022
Streaked horned lark standing on the ground at an airport
Endangered Species Act
Streaked Horned Lark Remains Listed as Threatened Under Endangered Species Act
Apr 12, 2022
Refuge Biologist Jackie Sablan is holding a Kemp's ridley sea turtle.
Endangered Species Act
Federal Reimbursement Funds Awarded for Endangered Species Care During Pandemic
Apr 4, 2022
Fields of poppies
Wildlife Management
President’s $2B Service Budget Request Prioritizes Conservation, Key Administration Initiatives
Mar 28, 2022
A bat with white fungus on its nose and wings rests on a rock ledge
Proposal to reclassify northern long-eared bat as endangered
Mar 22, 2022
A green leafy shrub with purplish-black berries.
Endangered Species Act
Service Finds Listing Not Warranted for the Plant Georgia Bully
Mar 11, 2022
Front view of a green, blue, and red Puerto Rican parrot taking off from the branch it was sitting on.
Endangered Species Act
A New Step Forward in the Future Recovery of the Puerto Rican Parrot
Mar 3, 2022
Front view of a green, blue, and red Puerto Rican parrot taking off from the branch it was sitting on.
Endangered Species Act
Un Nuevo Paso Hacia la Futura Recuperación de la Cotorra Puertorriqueña
Mar 3, 2022
Western fanshell mussels
Proposal to list two species of freshwater mussels as threatened
Mar 2, 2022
Relict Darter
Endangered Species Act
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes Reclassification of Fish Native to Western Kentucky
Mar 2, 2022
A black and white woodpecker perched on a tree.
Endangered Species Act
Service Reopens Comment Period on Proposed 4(d) Rule for the Red-Cockaded Woodpecker
Feb 2, 2022
Side view of a red wolf, showing head and shoulders
Endangered Species Act
New Year Brings Renewed Hope for America’s Red Wolf
Feb 2, 2022
Pink flowers of Nelson's checkermallow
Endangered Species Act
Celebration and Reflection on Endangered Species Day
May 20, 2022
An intricately patterned turtle seen from above against a white backdrop
How you can help turtles
May 19, 2022
Hands hold up a small yellow mussel shell. The flesh of the recently deceased mussel sticks out from the shell. The person holding the mussel wears a striped blue shirt and overalls.
Endangered Species Act
Curious critters and why we care
May 19, 2022
A photo of a small endangered species called Devils Hole pupfish with metallic blue on its side.
Wildlife Wonders
Defying the odds
May 11, 2022
Aerial view of an island atoll surrounded by sandy reef in the deep blue ocean
Wildlife Management
"Hope Spots" in the Ocean
Apr 11, 2022
About a dozen gray bats flying in a cave
Wildlife Wonders
“The Coolest Mammals on Earth”
Apr 11, 2022
An uprooted and weathered tree across the sand with the Atlantic Ocean in the background and a blanket of clouds overhead.
Recreation
Spring 2022-Cape Romain NWR
Apr 4, 2022
Two bald eagles perched along a nest
Land Management
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Manual
Mar 23, 2022
Relict Darter
Endangered Species Act
Proposed Reclassification of the Relict Darter, Proposed 4(d) Rule, and Availability of Draft Recovery Plan
Mar 2, 2022
Two people stand in the snow outside a mine entrance, making adjustments to their helmet and face mask
Endangered Species Act
Snapshot: Abandoned Mine Lays the Foundation for Rare Bat Recovery
Feb 16, 2022
A woodpecker perched on a tree with a bug in its mouth.
Endangered Species Act
Red-Cockaded Woodpecker Reopening of Comment Period on Proposed Section 4(d) Rule
Feb 2, 2022
A black and white photo. A close up shot and side view of an ivory-billed woodpecker standing on top of man’s hat
Endangered Species Act
Public Hearing and Reopened Public Comment Period for the Ivory-Billed Woodpecker
Jan 10, 2022
A hand holding a small lobster shaped crayfish.
Endangered Species Act
Listing of Panama City Crayfish as Threatened Under Endangered Species Act, with Proposed 4(d) Rule and Critical Habitat
Jan 4, 2022
A polar bear adult and cub sit on ice.
Climate Change
Climate Change Impacts
Dec 16, 2021
Side view of an olive to brown turtle standing on a log.
Endangered Species Act
Proposed Listing of Pearl River Map Turtle
Nov 22, 2021
Red wolf in a field in eastern North Carolina
Endangered Species Act
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Withdraws Proposed Rule for Nonessential Experimental Population of Red Wolves in Northeastern North Carolina
Nov 15, 2021
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