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Two alligators swimming in a canal surrounded by green water lilies and sawgrass.
Endangered Species Act
Celebrating the American Alligator
May 26, 2026
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Science and Technology
Pet Permit Applications For International Travel Digitized
Mar 28, 2025
A black rhinoceros in the wild
Endangered Species Act
Saving the rhinoceros for all of us
Jan 7, 2025
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Wildlife Crime
Partnering to disrupt the illegal trade in Asian songbirds
Dec 18, 2024
Painted bunting perched on branch and singing
Catalyzing Support for Global Species Threatened by Wildlife Trafficking
Dec 13, 2024
An alligator swims at Okefenokee Swamp
American Alligators in CITES Export Programs
Dec 13, 2024
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Our Partners
Partnering to conserve monarchs across North America
Dec 10, 2024
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Supporting jaguars at home and abroad
Nov 29, 2024
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes Endangered Species Act Protections for Giraffes
Nov 20, 2024
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Interior Department Strengthens Conservation of American Bison
Nov 1, 2024
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The Magic of Design
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5 giraffes seen from neck up
Endangered Species Act
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes Endangered Species Act Protections for Giraffes
Nov 20, 2024
Bison and elk graze on snow-patched grassland
Wildlife Management
Interior Department Strengthens Conservation of American Bison
Nov 1, 2024
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Service Strengthens Measures to Enhance Conservation and Protections for African Elephants
Mar 29, 2024
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Big-cat Owners Must Register by June 18
Apr 18, 2023
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Endangered Species Act
Egyptian Tortoise Listed as Threatened Under the Endangered Species Act
Mar 29, 2023
A rescued young alligator snapping turtle on a grassy field.
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Critical Progress as CITES CoP19 Comes to a Close
Nov 28, 2022
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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
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A Look Back at the U.S. Ivory Crush
Jan 14, 2014
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Seeks Nominations for Advisory Council on Wildlife Trafficking
Jul 29, 2013
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Promoting Global Wildlife Conservation Polar Bear Proposal Defeated at CITES Conference
Jul 22, 2013
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes Protection for All Chimpanzees – Captive and Wild – as Endangered
Jun 11, 2013

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Two alligators swimming in a canal surrounded by green water lilies and sawgrass.
Endangered Species Act
Celebrating the American Alligator
May 26, 2026
cartoon of a woman silhouette in black walking with a suitcase in one hand and a turtle in a carrier in the other
Science and Technology
Pet Permit Applications For International Travel Digitized
Mar 28, 2025
A black rhinoceros in the wild
Endangered Species Act
Saving the rhinoceros for all of us
Jan 7, 2025
A white bird with a crest and blue around its eye sitting on a branch
Wildlife Crime
Partnering to disrupt the illegal trade in Asian songbirds
Dec 18, 2024
Painted bunting perched on branch and singing
Catalyzing Support for Global Species Threatened by Wildlife Trafficking
Dec 13, 2024
An alligator swims at Okefenokee Swamp
American Alligators in CITES Export Programs
Dec 13, 2024
Group of monarchs migrating in the sky
Our Partners
Partnering to conserve monarchs across North America
Dec 10, 2024
Close-up profile of jaguar behind a branch with green leaves
Our Partners
Supporting jaguars at home and abroad
Nov 29, 2024
cartoon of a tan wizard with a white beard and long white hair gesturing to a web page with arrows pointing to different boxes
Science and Technology
The Magic of Design
Oct 29, 2024
graphic illustration of two people with backpacks looking at a map and a rising sun on the horizon with the text "goal: improving satisfaction" and an arrow pointing to "mapping our your journey"
Science and Technology
Personas, Journey Maps, and Usability Testing
Oct 29, 2024
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Science and Technology
Listening to Feedback
Oct 29, 2024
A small group of African forest elephants, including two calves, stand on a grassy field with mud patches. There is a warthog in the distance.
Wildlife Management
International Affairs Focuses on the Impact of Governance
Oct 25, 2024

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