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Symbol of Success: America’s Bald Eagle and the Endangered Species Act
The most iconic of Endangered Species Act success stories is the recovery of the bald eagle, our national symbol. Magnificent in stature and beautiful to behold, the bald eagle very nearly disappeared from the lower-48 states, in contrast to an… Read more >
Photo of the Day: The Fish Thief
Immature bald eagles fighting over a fish mid-air Photo by Flickr member snooker2009 See more of snooker2009′s photos on Flickr >> Your Photo Could Be Here We want one of your nature photos to be the next Photo of the… Read more >
Photo of the Day: Fresh Fish
Bald eagle with its fresh catch Photo by Flickr member Craig Leaper See more of Craig Leaper’s photos on Flickr >> Your Photo Could Be Here We want one of your nature photos to be the next Photo of… Read more >
Photo of the Day: Flying High
This Photo of the Day was donated by a participant in the annual National Wildlife Photo Contest. See more photos or sign up for the 42nd Annual National Wildlife Photo Contest. Read more >
A ‘Blizzard’ of Snowy Owls
Bird lovers from around the US have been given an opportunity to see a rare guest, the snowy owl. Usually held to the colder northern latitudes, these owls have been driven south by what experts assume is a shortage of lemmings… Read more >
From Yellowstone to Yosemite: My Top Ten Wildlife Encounters of 2011
As a child who grew up reading Ranger Rick and watching Wild Kingdom, I cherish any wildlife I encounter. I’ve been lucky enough to live in Yellowstone, where I viewed charismatic mega-fauna on a daily basis, and now live near… Read more >
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Wildlife Is the Soul of Our Country
Americans love wildlife and we want to make sure that our grandchildren and the generations to come can enjoy it, too. Not only is it part of our treasured natural heritage, wildlife also brings jobs to local communities and provide… Read more >
Bald Eagle Gets Mouth-to-Beak Resuscitation
The return of America’s iconic bird from the brink of extinction is one of our country’s best endangered species success stories. It’s heartening to know that efforts to protect the bald eagle continue, and in some cases go to heroic lengths… Read more >
Keeping common species common- preventing wildlife from becoming endangered
What do California’s Western Burrowing Owl, Montana’s Trumpeter Swan, and Florida’s River Otter have in common? They’re all being conserved thanks to the State and Tribal Wildlife Grants Program! It may be Endangered Species Day- a day to celebrate… Read more >
