A proposal to add a constitutional right to hunt, fish, and harvest wildlife to the Ohio Constitution has stalled in the Ohio General Assembly. For advocates, this is an important win for Ohio’s wildlife and science-based wildlife management.

The monarch butterfly’s remarkable migration depends on something surprisingly simple: milkweed. In a recent Animal Politics article, The Milkweed Principle, Ed Boks explores the relationship between monarch butterflies and milkweed as a larger lesson for animal welfare and conservation. Monarchs rely on milkweed to reproduce and survive. When that essential habitat disappears, populations suffer.

In a dramatic turn of events, a proposed bill that could have significantly weakened the Endangered Species Act (ESA) was pulled from consideration in the U.S. House of Representatives just before a scheduled vote.

The decision followed widespread opposition from lawmakers, conservation groups, and the public, highlighting the continued importance of strong federal protections for wildlife.

For more than 50 years, the Endangered Species Act (ESA) has been one of our nation’s most powerful and effective environmental laws. It was created with a clear purpose: to protect wildlife on the brink of extinction — and it has succeeded, saving or helping recover 99% of species listed under the Act.

Ohio’s waterways just welcomed back some very unusual—and very important—residents. This summer, scientists and conservation partners released 116 juvenile eastern hellbenders into protected streams in eastern Ohio, marking another exciting step forward in the fight to save this threatened species.

The Sandhill Crane is a striking, tall bird standing 3 to 4 feet high with a wingspan of up to 6.5 feet. It’s recognized by its long legs, long neck, grayish-brown feathers, and distinctive red crown on its head. These cranes are known for their trumpeting calls that echo across wetlands and open fields, especially when traveling in large migratory flocks.

Allegheny woodrats are a unique species with specialized needs, and protecting them requires ongoing conservation efforts, habitat protection, and public education. By taking these actions, you can help protect Allegheny woodrats and contribute to their long-term survival.

Green salamanders are a unique species with specialized needs, and protecting them requires ongoing conservation efforts, habitat protection, and public education. By taking these actions, you can help protect green salamanders and contribute to their long-term survival.