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Defenders of Wildlife is partnering with the Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program to sponsor students to perform polar bear research in Alaska.

Meet Defenders

Our Mission

Defenders of Wildlife is a national, nonprofit membership organization dedicated to the protection of all native animals and plants in their natural communities.

Job Opportunities

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Defenders has multiple job openings available. Apply today!

In the Field

Defenders works with government, business, and conservation stakeholders across the country.

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Defenders in the Southeast Lagoons to forests, southeastern landscapes make for an awe-inspiring variety of wildlife.

Defenders in the Northwest This office works to restore and protect imperiled wildlife and habitats in Washington, Oregon and Idaho

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Defenders in the Southwest Our Southwest team works to protect rare and threatened species like Mexican wolves, jaguars and ocelots.

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In the Magazine

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When a manta ray weighs as much as a Toyota Prius and has a 23-foot-wide wingspan—twice the size of the largest bird—calling it “giant” is an understatement.

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