5.4K views · 273 reactions | 51 years ago today, the Endangered Species Act was signed into law! It is our strongest law for protecting imperiled wildlife and has helped recover species like sea turtles and the California condor. But today, we are looking down the barrel at major changes to this law, from the way it’s enforced to delisting of entire species – not on our watch. Learn more about the ESA: https://dfnd.us/41HkO5K | Defenders of Wildlife | Facebook

1.2M views · 10K reactions | Although 84% of Americans support the Endangered Species Act, anti-environmental lawmakers and the corrupt oil and gas industries continue to establish new oil and gas drilling areas, ruining the homes and lives of endangered species. Tell Congress to STOP these attacks. We must prioritize the protection of these endangered species. | Sierra Club | Facebook

Today, on endangered species day, we celebrate the many successes we have seen in saving wildlife, while also taking time to acknowledge those species that still teeter on the edge of extinction. The Photo Ark is dedicated to telling the stories of all creatures, big and small, and bringing us face-to-face with what we stand to lose. But there is hope. The species featured here are all at risk of suffering losses that will push them past the point of no return, but tireless conservation efforts