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The Center for Biological Diversity experienced a fast and successful 2025, despite multiple investigations and attacks from President Trump and far-right House members aimed at intimidation. These efforts failed to slow us down.

Since Trump's second inauguration on January 20, we have filed 65 lawsuits. These actions targeted destructive policies, climate-killing fossil fuels, widespread chemical approvals, and the despoilment of vital ecosystems like the Everglades. We also fought corruption threatening wilderness areas and defended national parks from exploitation.

We are deeply grateful for your continued faith and anticipate more hard-fought battles and victories in 2026.

BBC Earth presents 50 years of dramatic, rare, and exclusive natural history content, exploring the world's wonders and challenging questions like whether hatchlings will survive predators and waves.

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Explore critical questions like "What could possibly go right?" and "What does it mean to join the biomimicry movement?" in the "Thoughts in Three" segment. This short clip, part of "From a Meme to a Movement: 25 Years of Biomimicry," features Janine Benyus answering three insightful questions posed by Lex Amore.

Watch the full discussion with Janine Benyus and Lex Amore here. Learn more about the Biomimicry Institute and connect with us on social media: biomimicry.org, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

High schoolers Annika and Kellen addressed local flooding through the Youth Design Challenge, applying biomimicry principles. Studying mangroves and beaver dams, they engineered an Urban Floodwater Reduction System, earning 1st Place for their nature-inspired solution.

Their success highlights the impact of our MIMIC Curriculum, which has reached 12,000 students. We are expanding this program to provide more future innovators with biomimicry education and professional learning. Support our mission by donating today at http://www.biomimicry.org/donate.

Rob Gilson champions hands-on, real-world learning for all students. At Blue School, his model demonstrates how children become deeply invested in urgent issues, accelerating their learning within an expanding STEAM curriculum.

In this video, Rob shares the significant impact of the Biomimicry Youth Design Challenge on his students and highlights some of the innovative designs they created.

To explore the Challenge further, visit: http://youthchallenge.biomimicry.org

India's GreenPod Labs, an agricultural biotechnology startup, tackles food loss in developing nations. By mimicking nature's pest and fungal resistance in fruits and vegetables, they address both climate and societal problems.

GreenPod Labs is the proud recipient of the Ray of Hope Prize. Discover more about the program at biomimicry.org/rayofhopeprize/.

Explore further resources from the Biomimicry Institute: biomimicry.org/, asknature.org/, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Traditional surface finishing technologies, including chemical etching and sandblasting, often rely on ecologically harmful processes. Fusion Bionic offers a sustainable alternative with its Direct Laser Interference Patterning (DLIP) technology.

DLIP creates functional surface textures inspired by nature, mimicking structures found on lotus leaves and shark skin. This innovative approach earned Fusion Bionic recognition as a runner-up for the prestigious Ray of Hope Prize.

Learn more about the Ray of Hope Prize program, explore biomimicry and AskNature, or connect with the Biomimicry Institute on Instagram and LinkedIn.

Human activity globally threatens biodiversity. David Attenborough emphasizes its vital importance, the impact of its loss, and that there's still time to act if we change direction now.

Everyone can make a difference by understanding the facts. Explore biodiversity further at royalsociety.org/biodiversity. Learn about climate change basics (60 seconds) and net zero (what is net zero?). Stay informed via the Royal Society's email newsletter at royalsociety.org/stay-in-touch/email-newsletters/. The Royal Society, a fellowship of eminent scientists and the oldest scientific academy, offers more information on its website: royalsociety.org/.

Shirleen, a 900-pound leatherback sea turtle, swam nearly 58,000 miles in 907 days, despite threats like vessel strikes, habitat loss, and deadly fishing gear. Her journey, tracked by the Loggerhead Marinelife Center, provides vital insight into endangered leatherback movements.

The Center for Biological Diversity, a Tucson-based 501c3 nonprofit, works to secure a future for all species. They believe human welfare is linked to nature's diversity, using science, law, and media to protect vital habitats and prevent extinction.

Connect with the Center via their website, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok. Email center@biologicaldiversity.org for inquiries.

Despite a previously unknown jaguar sighting in southern Arizona, border-wall construction crews recently detonated explosions in Coronado National Memorial. This destruction impacts federally protected critical jaguar habitat, along with threatened Mexican spotted owls and the endangered beardless chinchweed flower.

Russ McSpadden of the Center for Biological Diversity, who filmed the destruction, stated the wall "will fracture jaguar migration routes, choke genetic diversity, and wipe out natural connections." The administration waived environmental laws to accelerate this work, setting the stage for "long-term ecological collapse."

The Center for Biological Diversity, a 501c3 nonprofit, works to secure a future for all species through science, law, and creative media. Learn more at their website: https://www.biologicaldiversity.org. For questions, email center@biologicaldiversity.org.

Yellowstone wolves were observed visiting an elk carcass. This interaction highlights a fundamental aspect of the park's ecosystem.

Such events are common in wildlife, showcasing natural predator-prey dynamics and the crucial role scavengers play in maintaining ecological balance.

Happy 65th Anniversary to the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge!

For over six decades, this vital refuge has protected unique ecosystems and diverse wildlife, serving as a cornerstone of conservation.

Its enduring legacy is a testament to the importance of preserving America's natural heritage.

Far-right Republicans have launched another congressional "investigation" targeting the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD). CBD condemns this as a fraudulent abuse of power, designed to intimidate opponents. However, CBD remains unintimidated and is prepared to fight back aggressively.

CBD's Executive Director immediately called for Congress to investigate a real scandal: a Chilean billionaire and his mining company spent millions influencing Trump officials to reverse protections for the Boundary Waters Wilderness Area. This mine threatens endangered species and public lands. Suckling offered to testify publicly about these shady dealings, including corporate donations to the "investigators." CBD is committed to protecting wildlife and public resources.

A walrus enjoys a simple day: dining on clams and mussels, swimming, and socializing with thousands of friends on shore. They also groom their impressive tusks and whiskers.

Discover a behind-the-scenes look into the daily life of a Pacific walrus.

@wildcorwin offers insights into vital conservation efforts. Time-tested and bipartisan policies like the Marine Mammal Protection Act and Endangered Species Act have successfully recovered beloved animals, including condors, whales, and bald eagles.

Our country's wild legacy is one of protection, not destruction. Recognizing this history helps us remember the wild spirit within ourselves.

We can’t imagine Yellowstone without wolves, the Everglades without alligators, or the U.S. without bald eagles. A world without wildlife is unthinkable.

The Endangered Species Act (ESA) has protected these iconic species and many others. Its continued success relies on our commitment to protect it.

Winter is a time for rest, peace, and patience, anticipating spring's arrival.

It's an ideal period to connect with the natural world, embracing its quiet rhythm and settling in for a while.

Do you juggle grocery runs, enjoy a good meal, or wrangle kids at bedtime? If so, you might have more in common with an Alaskan brown bear than you think!

We spoke with a brown bear mom who offered a glimpse into her daily life with cubs. Discover how your routine compares to hers.

Tiny worlds and lives exist all around you—at your feet, in the air, and in your backyard. Moving too quickly means you might miss them.

Beyond just smelling the roses, practice the art of noticing. Listen to the birds, observe the deer, and truly see the subtle beauty of your surroundings.