wildlife

Wildlife Finding the Warm Winter Rather Bewildering

  Punxsutawney Phil might think we have 6 more weeks of winter, but the geese, daffodils, and mosquitoes have a different idea. Across the continental United States, people are noticing that … Read more

Keystone XL: Fresh Evidence That China and Not U.S. Will Benefit

As the promoters of the  Keystone XL pipeline regroup to push their new permit application to funnel high carbon tar sands from Alberta to Texas, there continues to swirl a good deal of controversy over where tar sands … Read more

St*ff Groundhogs Say

If only groundhogs could talk, what would they say? Read more

Komodo Dragon

Chinese New Year: 3 Dragon Facts that Will Keep You Alive in the “Year of the Dragon”

A Wildlife-Friendly DMV Special Edition Wildlife-Friendly DMV connects wildlife enthusiasts in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia to local wildlife and the National Wildlife Federation. I will share with … Read more

A Bold Restoration Plan for the Pelican State

The Mississippi River Delta is where the muddy waters of America’s longest river connect with the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico. It is one of this nation’s most … Read more

Squirrel Appreciation Day: 5 Ways to Go Nuts

January 21st is Squirrel Appreciation Day (#squirrelday) and this year, in honor of our tree-inclined friends I thought we could swap squirrel stories and memories.  I’ve been thinking a lot … Read more

Meet Winkelhimer, the Painting Squirrel

An injured squirrel’s art helps other animals and people in need. Read more

Speak Up for Cranes on Facebook Today

You’ve emailed. You’ve called. You’ve written Letters to the Editor to your local papers. You’ve turned out for hearings and rallies.  Now, your voice is needed again to protect wildlife … Read more

Historic New Standards for the Next Generation of Vehicles

Last week in Detroit I delivered this testimony on behalf of National Wildlife Federation at a hearing on proposed light duty vehicle fuel economy and greenhouse gas standards for model … Read more

NWF Celebrates 75th Anniversary on Today Show

Here’s the clip of my final appearance on the Today Show in 2011 with Matt Lauer and Savannah Guthrie. With winter newly upon us I included a few  animals that … Read more