From Darren Smith,
Your Guide to US & Canadian Parks.
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Organizations concerned with the protection of wildlife and its habitat are listed alphabetically by name. See separate web page for listing of organizations concerned specifically with environmental conservation, parks and public lands, or water resources.

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African Wildlife Foundation
Works at the grassroots level with park managers and communities to safeguard wildlife and wilderness areas.

American Birding Association
North America's largest membership organization for active birders.

American Wildlands
Interested in preserving and maintaining wild lands and wildlife in the northern Rocky Mountain region.

Animal Concerns.org
Includes information on the animal rights movement; a project of the EnviroLink Network.

Animals and Plants in the National Park System
Covers major issues in animal and plant management.

Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies
Comprises fish and wildlife agencies of the states, provinces, and federal governments of the US, Canada, and Mexico.

Bat Conservation International
Involved in education, research, and conservation initiatives to protect bats.

Bear Den
Includes lots of good information on bears, including fact sheets, fun and games, and more.

Bear Safety in Alaska
Online form to order a free "Bear Safety in Alaska" packet.

Canadian Wildlife Service
Federal agency responsible for the protection of Canada's wildlife.

Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna & Flora
CITES is concerned with protection of wildlife and prevention of international trade from threatening species with extinction.

Conservation Action Network
Electronic advocacy network sponsored by World Wildlife Fund, providing information on issues such as endangered species, forest protection, and global warming.

Coral Reef Alliance
Works to address the worldwide problem of coral reef destruction through education, funding, and technical support.

Defenders of Wildlife
Protects native wild animals and plants in their natural communities.

Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International
Dedicated to the conservation and protection of the mountain gorilla and its habitat throughout Central-East Africa.

Division of Migratory Bird Management
Carries out US Fish & Wildlife Service's responsibilities for managing and conserving migratory birds in the US.

Ducks Unlimited
Dedicated to the conservation of waterfowl and 900 species of other wildlife throughout the US, Canada, and Mexico.

Ducks Unlimited Canada
Mission is to conserve wetlands and associated habitats for the benefit of North America's waterfowl.

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