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Environmental Action @enviroaction.bsky.social · 1d

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Environmental Action @enviroaction.bsky.social · 2d

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Environmental Action @enviroaction.bsky.social · 2d

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Environmental Action @enviroaction.bsky.social · 2d

Learn more about the first few months in a wolf's life:

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Environmental Action @enviroaction.bsky.social · 2d

And that’s exactly what will happen in Montana if we don’t intervene. The state is trying to kill a shocking 458 wolves in just a few months. Take action today to protect these amazing creatures: environmental-action.org/take-action/...

Take action: This state is trying to slaughter 458 wolves

A few days ago, the state opened a new, even more aggressive hunting season. Their goal: Killing a shocking 458 wolves in just a few short months.

environmental-action.org

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Environmental Action @enviroaction.bsky.social · 2d

Our understanding and empathy for wolves is shaped by our storytelling. When we think of wolves as ruthless, dangerous creatures, it’s easier for us to allow senseless, cruel wolf killings to continue.

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Environmental Action @enviroaction.bsky.social · 2d

Even in areas where wolf populations are at their densest, attacks on humans are incredibly rare. Only two people have died from a wolf encounter in 100 years. Of course, you should keep your distance from wolves in the wild, the same way you would with any wild animal.

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Environmental Action @enviroaction.bsky.social · 2d

Many people don’t know that the popular concept of an “alpha wolf” comes from an outdated study on captive wolves -- and that the idea of “alpha” and “beta” wolves has been widely dismissed by modern researchers.

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Environmental Action @enviroaction.bsky.social · 2d

In reality, “surplus killing” is very rare for wolves. A wolf has to stay lean if she wants to keep up with quick-footed elk and deer. That means she’ll only risk hunting -- which can often be dangerous or fruitless for wolves -- to find the food she needs to survive.

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Environmental Action @enviroaction.bsky.social · 2d

Not everything you hear about wolves is true. We’re here to bust some of the biggest wolf myths out there, and tell a different story about a remarkably unique creature that needs our protection now more than ever.

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Environmental Action @enviroaction.bsky.social · 4d

"Opponents say pollution from the site would be carried downstream and spread through most of the region’s lakes and into Canada, ruining the pristine ecosystem for outdoor recreation."

Will mining destroy America’s most-visited wilderness?

The Trump administration is moving rapidly to approve a mine next to the Boundary Waters that many fear will pollute the pristine wilderness area.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Environmental Action @enviroaction.bsky.social · 5d

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Environmental Action @enviroaction.bsky.social · 6d

Happy World Habitat Day! From the old-growth forests of the Tongass to the cypress swamps of the Okefenokee, we're working to protect diverse habitats across the country.

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Environmental Action @enviroaction.bsky.social · 8d

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Environmental Action @enviroaction.bsky.social · 8d

Let Jane Goodall's memory be a call for action. How do you plan to make a difference?

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Environmental Action @enviroaction.bsky.social · 9d

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Environmental Action @enviroaction.bsky.social · 9d

Three cheers for Chunk, the victor of this year's Fat Bear Week!

‘Dominant on the river’: 32 Chunk crowned champion in ‘biggest Fat Bear Week yet’

Brown bear’s nearly 100,000 votes leads him to victory despite suffering for most of season with broken jaw

www.theguardian.com

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Environmental Action @enviroaction.bsky.social · 10d

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Environmental Action @enviroaction.bsky.social · 10d

"One 2023 survey found there were more than 2,000 libraries of things worldwide, all aimed at reducing consumption and waste."

Why Shop? In Maine, the Library of Things Has It All (Almost).

www.nytimes.com

Environmental Action @enviroaction.bsky.social · 11d

Today we're remembering Jane Goodall, whose life has most definitely made our world a better place.

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Environmental Action @enviroaction.bsky.social · 11d

"Unrestrained logging and hunting in the 19th century exterminated mountain lions out east. The animals now occupy only about a third of their historical range within the United States."

Column | I got nose-to-nose with a mountain lion. It was scary — and magical.

Mountain lions in your neighborhood could be just what you need. How restoring these big cats to their historical range could help the environment and us.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Environmental Action @enviroaction.bsky.social · 12d

We’re gearing up to defend wolves – but we can’t do it alone. Donate to our Fall Fundraising Drive today and join our work to defend wolves and all vulnerable creatures. bit.ly/46MTZOL

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