Issues: Wildlife

• Animals & Birds
• Fish
• Whales & Marine Mammals
• Habitat Preservation

In Depth Articles

Stop the Slaughter: Yellowstone's Buffalo Herd Must Be Protected
Policy Papers

Montana periodically kills hundreds from the last free-range buffalo herd in the nation, a policy that is unnecessary.

Protecting Wolves in the American West
Fact Sheet

To many Americans, wolves represent wild nature that has been lost in many parts of the country. These magnificent animals are once again at risk. The Bush Administration's proposal to remove Endangered Species Act protections -- to "delist" wolves -- threatens to return Northern Rocky Mountain wolves to the brink of extinction by allowing states to kill more than 60 percent of the current wolf population. NRDC recommends action at both the state and federal levels to maintain the long-term health of wolves in the Northern Rockies.

Yellowstone's Grizzlies Still Need Protection
Index

NRDC issue briefings and fact sheets explain why removing Yellowstone's grizzlies from the endangered species list puts bears in jeopardy.

An Alternative Path to Grizzly Recovery in the Lower 48 States
Policy Papers

This May 2004 NRDC policy paper outlines a practical plan for restoring grizzly bear populations in the lower 48 states by preserving grizzly habitat, anticipating and resolving conflicts between humans and bears and increasing public participation in grizzly protection. The paper presents an alternative to the current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service plan for grizzly protecton.

Unwelcome (Human) Neighbors: Sprawl and Wildlife
Policy Papers

A policy paper detailing how roads and sprawling neighborhoods are replacing pristine wildlife habitats at an alarming pace, putting the survival and reproduction of plants and animals at risk.

See the NRDC Policy Solutions section for more expert analysis of environmental issues. You may also wish to view the working materials in the NRDC Document Bank