Electric eels are native to the Amazon and Orinoco River basins in South America, and fortunately are not one of the species that will be impacted by the BP Oil … Read more
Wildlife and Weather – April 2010
Here’s our latest Wildlife and Weather video. Spring is here and it’s a great time to get outside and enjoy the wonderful weather. You might even do some wildlife watching! … Read more
NWF on Today Show
NWF’s Naturalist David Mizejewski, here. Each month, I appear on the Today Show along with four or five amazing animals. My goal is to inspire the millions of Today Show … Read more
Animal Olympians – Part 4
Here’s the fourth installment in our Animal Olympians series. Don’t forget to tune in to my next appearance on the Today Show tomorrow, February 24, where I’ll be bringing some … Read more
Animal Olympians – Part 3
The third installment of animals with phenomenal physical abilities in celebration of the Olympics (don't miss part one and part two). Spotted Hyena, Least Weasel and Tasmanian DevilSpotted hyenas have … Read more
Some Recommended Nature Reading
By mid-February, even die-hard fans of winter are dreaming of getting outside into warmer weather. Here is a list of some of my favorite nature and wildlife-related books to help … Read more
Animal Olympians – Part 2
The second in our series on animals with gold-medal-worthy abilities in celebration of the Olympics. Lynx and Snowshoe HareWhen it comes to ability to navigate deep snows, it’s anyone’s guess … Read more
Animal Olympians – Part 1
The Olympics have begun! While human Olympians have amazing physical abilities, for wild animals, strength, speed, agility and endurance mean more than just medals, they are a matter of survival. … Read more
NWF on Today Show – Be Out There!
Did you know that by the time the average kid goes to kindergarten, he or she has already watched 5,000 hours of television? That's enough time to earn a college … Read more
Wildlife Vampires – Part 4
Wildlife Vampires Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 Happy Halloween! We’ve saved the best for last. There are several species of diminutive candiru catfish … Read more
