Protected Species
Learn about the wildlife we are working to protect and the habitats they depend on.
Near large bodies of open water, forestsBald Eagle
The bald eagle, America's national bird, has made a remarkable comeback from the brink of extinction. Our monitoring program tracks nesting pairs acro
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Forests, wetlands, coastal prairiesRed Wolf
The red wolf is one of the most endangered canids in the world. Our captive breeding and reintroduction program works to establish self-sustaining wil
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Coastal waters, sandy beaches for nestingLoggerhead Sea Turtle
Loggerhead sea turtles are the most common sea turtle in the Atlantic, yet they face numerous threats including coastal development, fishing bycatch,
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Meadows, fields, milkweed patches, overwintering forestsMonarch Butterfly
The monarch butterfly is renowned for its incredible multi-generational migration spanning thousands of miles. Declining milkweed habitat and climate
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