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Carolina Wren holding onto a tree trunk and looking out at snow
Get Involved
Holiday gifts that give to wildlife
Dec 7, 2022
A rescued young alligator snapping turtle on a grassy field.
Wildlife Management
Critical Progress as CITES CoP19 Comes to a Close
Nov 28, 2022
A vaquita mother (right) and her calf (left) can be seen as they surface in the waters off San Felipe_Paula Olson NOAA.jpg
Wildlife Crime
Sink or Swim
Nov 23, 2022
A statuette of a jaguar on a wooden pase
Our People
Special agents receive Clark R. Bavin Wildlife Law Enforcement Award
Nov 21, 2022
A male wildlife inspector in a brown U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service jacket crouches next to a large shipping crate sitting on wooden pallets. The crate has several air holes and a mesh-covered window. The words "zoo" are printed above the window.
Wildlife Management
Improving transport conditions for CITES-listed species
Nov 21, 2022
American alligator swimming in the water
Wildlife Management
What Happens to Species on CITES Appendix II? See: American Alligator
Nov 21, 2022
closeup view face to face with an adult African elephant showing one broken off tusk.
Endangered Species Act
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes Measures for African Elephant Protection
Nov 16, 2022
Common snapping turtle looking at the camera while standing on green grass
Wildlife Management
Ancient Reptiles Need Modern Regulations: The Case for Including U.S. Turtles on CITES Appx. II
Nov 15, 2022
A group of four Panamanian dancers in traditional dress
Wildlife Management
U.S. Supports Native Turtles, Sea Cucumber, Glass Frogs, and More at CITES CoP19
Nov 14, 2022
Infographic showing an analogy of fragmented management and conservation on freshwater turtle species.
Wildlife Management
Turtles Face Unique Challenges – CITES Can Help
Nov 11, 2022
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Wildlife Management
How CITES Supports Sustainable Wildlife Trade Across the Globe
Oct 26, 2022
An Indian one-horned rhinoceros with calf wades through a body of water towards the grass-covered shoreline
Collaborative Effort Leads to New Wildlife Corridor in India
Sep 22, 2022
A tiger walks along a dirt road through tall grasses with forest in background
Wildlife Management
Nepal’s Tigers: A Conservation Success Story
Sep 16, 2022
An alligator snapping turtle with open mouth facing camera as he is being held down from behind by biologist.
Wildlife Management
Looking for Input on CITES Agenda
Sep 1, 2022
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Get Involved
Tiger Stamps Are Here to Stay!*
May 24, 2022
Right: 2 instructors show turtle shells; left: person works with black caiman
Wildlife Management
Investing in African Conservation Leaders through the CITES Master’s Course
Apr 11, 2022
A rescued young alligator snapping turtle on a grassy field.
Wildlife Management
Critical Progress as CITES CoP19 Comes to a Close
Nov 28, 2022
A statuette of a jaguar on a wooden pase
Our People
Special agents receive Clark R. Bavin Wildlife Law Enforcement Award
Nov 21, 2022
closeup view face to face with an adult African elephant showing one broken off tusk.
Endangered Species Act
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes Measures for African Elephant Protection
Nov 16, 2022
Press Release
A Look Back at the U.S. Ivory Crush
Jan 14, 2014
Press Release
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Seeks Nominations for Advisory Council on Wildlife Trafficking
Jul 29, 2013
Press Release
Promoting Global Wildlife Conservation Polar Bear Proposal Defeated at CITES Conference
Jul 22, 2013
Press Release
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes Protection for All Chimpanzees – Captive and Wild – as Endangered
Jun 11, 2013
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Detroit Tigers Spotlight Success of “Save Vanishing Species” Semipostal Stamp
May 7, 2013
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Birds play a significant ecological, economic and cultural role in our Lives.
Apr 25, 2013
Press Release
Fish and Wildlife Service, ANTIQUES ROADSHOW Spotlight Rhino Crisis
Apr 11, 2013
Press Release
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Protects Jamaican Parrot under the ESA
Mar 11, 2013
Press Release
Sharks and Manta Rays Receive Protection Under CITES
Mar 9, 2013
Press Release
U.S. Leads Efforts to Protect Freshwater Turtles and Tortoises at International Wildlife Trade Meeting
Mar 8, 2013
Press Release
Polar Bear Proposal Defeated at CITES Conference
Mar 7, 2013
Press Release
United States Will Support Proposals to Curb Unsustainable Trade on Five Shark Species, Manta Rays, FWS Director Ashe Announces
Jan 25, 2013
Three lioness in a field of tall dry grass.
{CORRECTION ON COMMENT PERIOD} U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Initiates Review of African Lion
Nov 27, 2012
Carolina Wren holding onto a tree trunk and looking out at snow
Get Involved
Holiday gifts that give to wildlife
Dec 7, 2022
A vaquita mother (right) and her calf (left) can be seen as they surface in the waters off San Felipe_Paula Olson NOAA.jpg
Wildlife Crime
Sink or Swim
Nov 23, 2022
A male wildlife inspector in a brown U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service jacket crouches next to a large shipping crate sitting on wooden pallets. The crate has several air holes and a mesh-covered window. The words "zoo" are printed above the window.
Wildlife Management
Improving transport conditions for CITES-listed species
Nov 21, 2022
American alligator swimming in the water
Wildlife Management
What Happens to Species on CITES Appendix II? See: American Alligator
Nov 21, 2022
Common snapping turtle looking at the camera while standing on green grass
Wildlife Management
Ancient Reptiles Need Modern Regulations: The Case for Including U.S. Turtles on CITES Appx. II
Nov 15, 2022
A group of four Panamanian dancers in traditional dress
Wildlife Management
U.S. Supports Native Turtles, Sea Cucumber, Glass Frogs, and More at CITES CoP19
Nov 14, 2022
Infographic showing an analogy of fragmented management and conservation on freshwater turtle species.
Wildlife Management
Turtles Face Unique Challenges – CITES Can Help
Nov 11, 2022
A fish-eye shot of an international convention, many tables, flags, and people having conversations, indoors.
Wildlife Management
How CITES Supports Sustainable Wildlife Trade Across the Globe
Oct 26, 2022
An Indian one-horned rhinoceros with calf wades through a body of water towards the grass-covered shoreline
Collaborative Effort Leads to New Wildlife Corridor in India
Sep 22, 2022
A tiger walks along a dirt road through tall grasses with forest in background
Wildlife Management
Nepal’s Tigers: A Conservation Success Story
Sep 16, 2022
An alligator snapping turtle with open mouth facing camera as he is being held down from behind by biologist.
Wildlife Management
Looking for Input on CITES Agenda
Sep 1, 2022
Save Vanishing Species semipostal stamp showing an artistic rendition of an Amur tiger cub
Get Involved
Tiger Stamps Are Here to Stay!*
May 24, 2022
Right: 2 instructors show turtle shells; left: person works with black caiman
Wildlife Management
Investing in African Conservation Leaders through the CITES Master’s Course
Apr 11, 2022
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Land Management
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Manual
Mar 23, 2022
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Wildlife Management
Measuring Impact
Dec 17, 2021
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Wildlife Wonders
5 Fascinating Facts about Leaf Cutter Ants
Mar 10, 2016
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