Cyclist Has Amazing Encounter with a Mountain Lion in Los Angeles
Why did the cyclist cross the road? To put some distance between himself and the mountain lion eating its dinner! Known for its scenic vistas, Mulholland Drive meanders through the …
Fudging the Numbers: BP’s History of Lying about the Spill
Exactly how much oil was released into the Gulf of Mexico during the BP disaster? Billions of dollars of Clean Water Act penalties are at stake—and a large portion of …
Continuing the Fight to Save Orcas in the Pacific Northwest
Today, less than 90 orcas live in Puget Sound. Known as Southern Resident Orcas, these cetaceans rely on salmon and other fish for their primary source of food. The population …
Video: The Beautiful Life of Orcas
Yesterday a friend sent me this three minute video of orca whales traveling through a pass near Vancouver Island. It is so beautiful and such a rich glimpse into how orcas live, right along the …
Weekly News Roundup- August 23, 2013
What’s happening at National Wildlife Federation this week? Lobsters are feeling the heat and it’s not coming from being inside a pot. Read the blog about how climate change is …
Why Dragonflies Would Make Brilliant Spies
Dragonflies are the spies of the natural world. They already have the deceptive cover. They are not dragons. They aren’t even flies. These fascinating creatures have been around for over 350 …
