Awe-inspiring! Check out the amazing footage of penguin chicks leaping into the ocean from a 50-foot cliff.

This would be the single most damaging rollback of wildlife and environmental protections in American history. Period.

The Endangered Species Act is the most powerful tool we have to protect our biodiversity. There’s no excuse to dismantle it and put our wildlife at risk of extinction!

These tiny hatchlings are a wonderful sign of hope for critically endangered Galapagos tortoises. 🐢💕

Great news: The world’s largest wildlife crossing has reached an important new milestone!

Incredible!! This is a wonderful sign of hope for European wolves! ✨🐺

African penguins were expected to be extinct by 2035. Now, they’re receiving stronger protections to help preserve their population!

Critically endangered red wolves need all the help they can get. With Trump in office, their future is uncertain.

Feast your eyes! This giant pod of dolphins is a sight to behold. 🐬

Trump’s funding cuts will put endangered species in peril – including elephants and rhinos. We must fight back and demand protections for our wildlife!

The black-footed ferret was brought back from the brink of extinction thanks to the Endangered Species Act and dedicated conservationists. Now with Trump’s devastating cuts, this species could disappear.

The Endangered Species Act is under attack! Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and their allies in Congress are working to undermine and ultimately dismantle this landmark legislation. We must fight back. Read our full statement: saveanimalsfacingextinction.org/press/save-a...

This week, the House Natural Resources Subcommittee for Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries held an embarrassing sham hearing to “evaluate” the effectiveness of two of the most important wildlife laws in our country’s history – the Marine Mammal Protection Act and Endangered Species Act.

Devil rays in the Indian Ocean are in decline. If protections aren’t put in place to curb overfishing, this species could disappear for good.

Poachers are fueling the illegal wildlife trade, which is pushing species like lions and leopards closer to extinction. We must stop them from slaughtering these big cats!

Only TWO northern white rhinos are left on Earth. Here’s how conservationists are fighting to save this precious species that’s teetering on the edge of extinction ⤵️

We’re so glad these animals were rescued. We must end the global wildlife trade that is pushing countless precious species to the brink of extinction!

22 plants and animals are now on the Massachusetts endangered list for the first time, including several bat, bee, and butterfly species. These precious creatures will now receive stronger protections.

🤩 Incredible! Elusive and critically endangered plains-wanderers have been found in Melbourne for the first time in over 30 years.

WOW! The world’s smallest otter has been seen in Nepal for the first time since 1839, bringing hope to conservationists. 🦦

This pangolin species may be distinct from other previously known species. Pangolins are the most trafficked mammal in the world – they need our help!

New discoveries about how poachers smuggle tiger parts could help officials crack down on the problem and save this precious species from extinction.

Great news! Sperm whales, orcas, narwhals, and hippos are now protected under the UK’s Ivory Act, which bans the import, export, and trading of ivory from these species!

Incredible! Vida Livre Institute has helped over 13,000 animals in the last decade, including anteaters, sloths, armadillos, monkeys, boas, and more. Many of them have been rescued from poachers.

What a relief – rescuers were able to save over 750 endangered northern tidewater gobies. These tiny fish could’ve been killed from sediment as a result of devastating wildfire.

Freshwater ecosystems are home to 10 percent of all known animal species. We must protect these vital habitats and the species that depend on them.

Incredible!! The critically endangered Sombrero ground lizard has experienced a 1,500% increase in its population after just a few years. 🦎

Scientists are working tirelessly to bring back the critically endangered sunflower sea star, which was nearly wiped out entirely by disease. These giant starfish could be the key to restoring kelp forests.

These creepy-crawly insects may not be the cuddliest creatures, but they’re a hugely important part of our ecosystem! Read more about red wood ants and their fascinating capabilities 👇🐜

Heartbreaking news for Florida panthers. If fatal vehicle strikes continue, this iconic species could disappear forever!

Pygmy marmosets may be tiny, but they’re in BIG trouble! These endangered monkeys need our help – fast.

The monarch is the only butterfly known to make a two-way migration as birds do. 🦋🌍 Monarchs use a combination of air currents and thermals to travel long distances. They can travel between 50-100 miles a day; it can take up to two months to complete their journey.

🌟Conservation win! Bald eagles are now thriving in New Jersey and were removed from the state’s endangered species list. 🦅

READ: Sea otters may be one of the ocean’s most charismatic critters, but did you know they also play an important role in maintaining the health of marine ecosystems? https://oceana.ly/3DNKZhp #WildlifeWednesday 🦦

The bleached sandhill skipper, a rare, tiny butterfly, could soon be protected under the Endangered Species Act!

After invasive rats caused their disappearance from the island of Kamaka over a century ago, Polynesian storm-petrels have now been spotted returning to the area, with the hopes that the site will become a safe haven for the endangered seabirds to nest in! www.iflscience.com/endangered-s...

Once roaming from the Pacific to the plains, grizzly bears were hunted to near extinction and now only occupy approximately 4% of their historic range. And now, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is considering the removal of crucial Endangered Species Act protections from grizzlies.

Joking and playing pranks are not just human behaviors – great apes do it too! 🤣

👀MUST-SEE: Here are some of the best wildlife photos from 2024 👇

Great news for endangered sharks and rays – they will be better protected from inhumane treatment and overfishing across South Australia! 🦈

Beluga whales have fascinating abilities to create facial expressions and make a variety of vocalizations like clicks, whistles, squeals, and chirps. Learn more about what makes this species so unique 👇

Devastating drought in Amazon rivers is pushing river dolphins closer to extinction. This precious and unique species needs our help!

59% of the remaining eastern hellbender salamander populations are in decline. Listing them under the Endangered Species Act would give this species the strong protections it deserves!

Great news! There’s still hope that the critically endangered Mekong giant catfish – one of the largest and rarest freshwater fish in the world – can make a recovery!

Incredible!! This humpback whale journeyed from South America to Africa, which is the longest distance ever recorded for an individual whale. 🐋

🦋 HUGE news! 🦋 Wildlife officials proposed listing the monarch butterfly as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act! If approved, these precious pollinators would receive the strong protections they need to survive.

WOW! Clouded leopards have been spotted in Bangladesh, where there is no official record of the species, raising hope for their habitat conservation. 🐆🐆

Wonderful news – over 1,000 endangered animals that were stolen from their homes are now being returned to their habitats on Madagascar! 💕

Human hands have pushed sharks, rays, and chimaeras to the brink of extinction over the past 50 years. We must save these essential marine creatures! oceanographicmagazine.com/news/sharks-...

Amazing! Check out these animals using wildlife crossings to safely avoid traffic 👇