The series of videos were used by Defenders of Wildlife to promote the importance of Mexican gray wolves and to highlight the work they have been doing for a special week called “Lobo Week” a time where conservation organizations reflect on the conservation efforts of this species and celebrate what wolves do for the environment.

These videos highlighted the importance of these species to the habitats of the Southwestern part of the United States and the work that is going to be done to preserve this species for the future.

SURVEYING FOR HELLBENDERS

Co-founder Justin Grubb traveled to North Carolina to work with Defenders of Wildlife to help tell their story about the work they do with local partners to preserve hellbender salamanders. In order to get footage of this highly secretive animal, Justin had to spend more than six hours a day for four days in cold North Carolina streams snorkeling and looking for small heads peering from underneath rocks.

SMALL CATS VS BIG ROCKETS

In mid-2023, we traveled to Boca Chica, Texas, delving into the often overlooked facets of space exploration. Despite the influx of resources into research and development, little attention has been paid to monitoring the profound implications this pursuit imposes on the local environment and wildlife. Collaborating closely with Defenders of Wildlife, we sought a deeper understanding of SpaceX's environmental footprint and explored proactive measures to mitigate its impact.

Celebrating the Power of Wildlife Photography

In honor of National Photography Month, Defender of Wildlife interviewed Alex Goetz and Justin Grubb, wildlife filmmakers and photographers, and the founders of Running Wild Media, a film production company specializing in stories of wildlife and conservation. Running Wild Media has partnered with Defenders to visually support our mission to protect America's wildlife and wild places.