wildlife

Beavers Save Bay from Brunt of Spill – But Pay the Price

Beavers have proved over and over again how valuable they and their impressive dams are. The wetlands created by the dams increase and support biological diversity. The dams filter silt … Read more

Red-breasted nuthatch

Photo of the Day: Red-breasted Nuthatch

Photo by Flipkeat See more of Flipkeat’s photos on Flickr >> Check out more nature photos, vote for your favorites, and submit your own images in the 43rd Annual National … Read more

Matthews, North Carolina Celebrates Community Wildlife Habitat Certification

Matthews, North Carolina recently celebrated becoming the nation’s 64th NWF Community Wildlife Habitat with “A Day of Play” at Squirrel Lake Park. Despite the cold, drizzly weather, spirits were high … Read more

Brown phase black bear cub

Photography Advice: Get Out There as Much as You Can, and Always Bring Your Camera

The Youth category of the annual National Wildlife Photo Contest is one we look forward to every year. After all, connecting children with nature is a vital part of our … Read more

Weekly News Roundup – April 12, 2013

Want to know what National Wildlife Federation was up to this week? Here is a recap of the week’s NWF news: Sportsmen Share Priorities With New Interior Chief April 10 … Read more

Vote for the Face of Garden for Wildlife Month

Ready? Set? Spring! As you start to welcome Spring to your backyard, which of our contenders for the “Face of Garden for Wildlife Month” are you most excited to see? … Read more

Back in Black: Concern Over Global Warming Rising Again

A new poll released by Gallup today shows positive signs that Americans are moving back into the black when it comes to facing global climate change.  Before you get lost in the lyrics to … Read more

Cheetah mother and cub

Photo of the Day: A Little Cheetah TLC

Photo by Daniel D’Auria See more of Daniel D’Auria’s photos on Flickr >> Check out more nature and wildlife photos, vote for your favorites and enter your own images in … Read more

California sea lion strandings alarm scientists

California sea lions, a regular fixture alongside many areas of the Golden State’s 1,100 mile coastline, are known for their playful dog-like antics and social manner. Tourists from all over … Read more

Weekly News Roundup – April 5, 2013

Want to know what National Wildlife Federation was up to this week? Here is a recap of the week’s NWF news: Report: Gulf Wildlife Three Years into the Gulf Oil … Read more