U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

July 1, 2020 – Recently, 115 Foothill yellow-legged frogs, hailing from the Oakland Zoo, called the Plumas National Forest their new home. Little did these frogs know they were the part of a historical conservation moment – the first ever population of captive-reared Foothill yellow-legged frogs released into the wild. This colossal effort was the […]

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Collaborative partnership results in first ever release of 115 zoo-reared Foothill yellow-legged frogs

Population of the Sierra Nevada Red Fox proposed for endangered species status

$2,500 Reward offered for information on gray wolf shooting

“Jump Start” winter-run Chinook salmon return to Battle Creek

Northern Sacramento Valley Hatchery fish released in second year of species reintroduction

Service Seeks Additional Public Input on Proposed Listing of Pacific Fisher

Public Review of Final South Sacramento Habitat Conservation Plan

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Sparling Ranch Conservation Bank a win-win for ranchers, developers, wildlife

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Public Comment Sought Ahead of Draft Environmental Impact Statement on Timber Company’s Spotted Owl Take Permit Application

Join us: Help save future generations of seabirds

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Path to Safety: Man-made wildlife crossings cut animal-vehicle collisions nearly 80 percent

Return of the Rescue-Reared Salamanders

Kids! Get in Touch with Nature Through the Saving Endangered Species Youth Art Contest

Rain or Shine, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Biologists Work Through Some Tough Weather Conditions

In a race against extinction, rusty patched bumble bee is listed as endangered

New Ocelot Den Found

Peanut butter and drones give new hope for the black-footed ferret, America’s most endangered mammal