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Photo of the Day: Squadron of Pelicans
A large group (“squadron”) of American white pelicans and a few brown pelicans at sunrise Photo by Flickr member erangissis See more of erangissis’s photos on Flickr >> Your Photo Could Be Here We want one of your nature photos… Read more >
Wildlife Victory! Congress Says BP Fines Must Help Restore Gulf
Thanks to the persistent voices of hundreds of thousands of wildlife advocates, Congress passed a Transportation Package that includes the potential for the largest investment in wildlife conservation in U.S. history and two very important wins for wildlife against Big… Read more >
NWF Brings Wildlife To Conan
Last night was my latest appearance on Conan O’Brien’s late night talk show on TBS. As National Wildlife Federation naturalist, I bring wild animals on shows like Conan’s to help inspire people to join NWF and our mission to protect… Read more >
NWF Scientist Returns to the Gulf
Dr. Doug Inkley, the National Wildlife Federation’s senior scientist, has returned to the Gulf Coast. It’s his third trip since the BP oil disaster began more than three months ago. Doug is quoted in this week’s Rolling Stone cover story… Read more >
Not Just Cleaning Pelicans: Support Volunteers Needed in Gulf
The Washington Post reports today there’s a huge need for volunteers in support roles in the BP oil disaster — but many of those roles are going unfilled: “We struggle to get volunteers,” said Steve Lenahan, associate director of community… Read more >
Be Part of the Story – Join CNN Telethon Tonight 8 pm Eastern
Wildlife have no voice unless we speak up for them. Join tonight at 8 pm Eastern on CNN’s Larry King Live telethon to help the wildlife, people and communities impacted by the BP oil disaster. While BP is responsible for… Read more >
Behind the Scenes of Oiled Bird Rehab (Video)
Since the BP oil disaster began nearly two months ago, National Wildlife Federation staffers have spent hundreds of hours on the water off Louisiana, watching for impacted wildlife & helping bring their stories to light. We’re also working to organize… Read more >
NWF Scientist Visits Nesting Grounds Hit Hard By BP Oil Spill
Doug described seeing a brown pelican with its wings dirtied by heavy brown oil. The bird was preening in an attempt to clean itself off.
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