National Wildlife magazine’s photo contest is now open and receiving hundreds of images from photographers across the globe. In honor of the contest, we are looking back at past winners. … Read more
Courtney Ferrarese
Guess These Wildlife Talents
Wildlife come in different shapes and sizes, and with different abilities and talents. Some wildlife talents are more well-known than others, like frogs that can swiftly shoot their tongues out … Read more
Wildlife Idioms
White Elephant Contemporary Interpretation: A troublesome possession that is often expensive or inconvenient to maintain. Origin: White (albino) elephants were considered sacred and holy creatures in the antiquated era of … Read more
Tricks of Symbolic Halloween Critters
Meet some of these tricky Halloween-themed critters who have a few natural ruses of their own: Frogs For thousands of years frogs have been associated with folklore, sorcery, and wizardry. … Read more
Future Ghosts? Wildlife on the Brink of Extinction
Here are a few wildlife species we need to protect in the U.S. Red Wolf Status: Critically Endangered Threats: Hybridization with coyotes, vehicle and gunshot mortality from humans, and habitat loss … Read more
Can You Identify Your Nocturnal Neighbors?
Test your wildlife identification skills by guessing these night dwellers by their eyes: Pledge to camp as part of the National Wildlife Federation’s Great American Campout and see what nocturnal wildlife you can … Read more
Camping Games for Kids
Get kids excited about camping and create long-lasting memories with these activities and games. Make a Nature Bracelet Pick up treasures as you explore the outdoors to create a chic … Read more
Historic Chance to Permanently Protect the Arctic Refuge
We have a chance to protect the Arctic for wildlife! The ecosystem of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska exemplifies the epitome of our wilderness heritage. President Dwight D. … Read more
Defensive Mimicry: Wild Wizards of Trickery and Illusions
Atlas Moth Common across the Malay Archipelago is a moth that mimics a butterfly with its beauty and grandeur. But upon closer inspection, butterfly coloration is not all this moth … Read more
Aggressive Mimicry: Wild Wizards of Trickery and Illusions
Cuckoo Bird Being called a “cuckoo” has never been an insult to this bird. Native to Europe but also found in the states, the cuckoo has hit the payload of … Read more
