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Defenders of Wildlife <defenders wrote: Wed, 6 Dec 2006 16:05:31 -0500 (EST)Defenders of Wildlife <defendersthe_hardluck_houndsSubject: December Wildlife eNews: Crossing Panthers If you cannot read the e-mail message below for some reason, view it online now... Defenders Home | Forward to a Friend | Not Subscribed? Sign Up | Donate Now Feature Story Crossing Panthers The vast swampland of the Big Cypress National

Preserve is key habitat for one of the last populations of Florida panthers, one of America’s most endangered animals. But running through this lush landscape is U.S. 41 -- a deadly road that has claimed the lives of several of these magnificent creatures. Fortunately, help is on the way for Florida panthers and other wildlife in the Big Cypress. Thanks to Defenders, the Florida Department of Transportation will construct a wildlife crossing point at one of the most lethal parts of U.S. 41. Defenders is a leading advocate for wildlife crossings in transportation planning, securing millions of dollars in federal funding since 1998 to give our wildlife safe passage.Learn more about our other efforts to protect this amazing cat. Learn More Send this to a Friend Action of the Month Bristling for the Bay Alaska’s Bristol Bay is home to endangered Northern Pacific right whales, threatened Steller sea lions and the world’s largest sockeye salmon run. But President Bush has a different vision for this precious piece of the Pacific: he wants to turn it over to profit-rich Big Oil, lifting a moratorium that has been in place since the disastrous Exxon Valdez spill.Take Action now! Tell President Bush not to let Big Oil into the Bristol Bay! Learn More Send this to a Friend Defenders Updates S.O.S (Save Our

Shores!)After tens of thousands of activists like you called and wrote to their U.S. Representatives, drilling proponents scrapped a vote earlier this week to increase harmful oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico. But Big Oil’s allies are not giving in. They’ve now scheduled another offshore drilling vote that could happen as early as tomorrow. Take action now -- Call your Representatives today to save Gulf Coast sea turtles, whales, dolphins and other wildlife from this disastrous drilling plan. Courting AlaskaDefenders is working hard to prevent another brutal season of aerial gunning in Alaska. We’ve asked the State Superior Court to block current permit holders from taking to the skies until our lawsuit challenging aerial gunning -- filed in August -- is heard by a judge.>> Read more Thousands Do 'Right' ThingTwo weeks ago, we asked you to take action for the North Atlantic right whale -- the most endangered of the great whales -- and over 42,000 of you spoke up. With the opening day of lobster season looming, several of the rare whales stayed in their summer feeding grounds longer than normal in the Bay of Fundy, risking fatal entanglement in fishing gear. Fortunately, the whales have now left the Bay. So far, there are no signs of fatalities.Adopt a whale today -- your adoption helps protect whales and other imperiled creatures. Wildlife Adoption Last-Minute Gift for Loved Ones, Wildlife Still looking for that perfect gift for someone special? Look no further. Make a truly meaningful holiday gift and help protect wildlife for future generations by making a Wildlife Gift Adoption. Just go to WildlifeAdoption.org. Adopt the critter of your choice, and we’ll send your gift recipient a plush toy animal and personalized adoption certificate suitable for framing. Enter the code WEB10 in your order, and we’ll even

give you 10% off your Wildlife Adoption. Adopt Today! Wildlife Hero So Long to a Defender in the Senate Senator Lincoln Chafee isn’t your run-of-the-mill politician. He’s one of a very few in Congress to put conservation issues above partisan politics, standing up for his principles and doing what’s right for our wildlife and the places it lives. Recognizing his strong record in conservation, our sister organization, Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund, endorsed Sen. Chafee in his tough re-election campaign and named him a 2006 Defenders Action Fund Wildlife Hero -- one of only four Senators (of any party) to earn the honor. Senator Chafee heads home this month after a hard-fought election in which he was defeated. We thank him for his heroic stances on conservation issues and his distinguished career protecting our precious wildlife and wild places. Seasons Greetings! The perfect Holiday gift! Adopt wildlife for you or someone special on your list! Send one of our festive Holiday eCards to friends, family... or anyone you know who loves wildlife! Polar BearPolar bears spend so much time in the ocean -- and on sea ice -- that they’re

considered marine mammals. Their webbed feet and water-repellent fur makes them well-suited for their life at sea. But global warming is threatening these iconic white bears of the north. With warmer sea temperatures, polar bears must swim longer distances to find adequate sea ice for hunting -- some even drowning in their quest. A decision on improving protections for polar bears is expected later this month, but you can help Defenders protect these and other creatures today. Adopt a polar bear and your adoption fee will help us fight global warming and other threats that polar bears face.Adopt a polar bear today! 'Tis the SeasonThe holidays can mean food, family, fun -- and increased trash.This Holiday Season, try these 10 trash-busting steps to reduce holiday waste when giving gifts.Have an Enviro Tip to share?E-mail envirotip Last month, nearly one third of you said that Congress’s top global warming priority in the next six months should be to encourage investments in clean alternatives to fossil fuels. This month's question:

Which animal reminds you most of the Holiday Season?>> TAKE OUR SURVEY NOW First Thursday of each monthRodger Schlickeisen on Conscious Talk Radio 4:50 p.m. PDTDecember 2833rd Anniversary of the Endangered Species Act Local Events For more information on these or other local events or how you can get Defenders materials for your own event, contact Marcia LeskyNew Mexico Activist Meeting/Holiday PartyAlbuquerque (Dec. 12)Santa Fe (Dec. 14) Privacy Policy | Contact Us | Donate Now | Defenders Home 2006 Defenders of

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