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Wide view of a blue sky overlooking a shore where there are dozens of waterbirds flying around and perched.

Queen Bess Island: Restoration Success After Oil Spill Impact

,  |  Jul 22, 2024

Today, just a short boat ride from Grand Isle, Louisiana, a small island on the edge of the Gulf of Mexico is bustling with activity. Not with sunbathers, but with … Read more

A pelican covered in a brown/black substance.

50 Years of the Endangered Species Act: A Gulf Coast Success Story

,  |  Jun 12, 2023

2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Endangered Species Act (ESA), a landmark federal legislation that is hailed for protecting over 1,600 species across the country. This essential law … Read more

Join us on our road to the Final Fur!

 |  Mar 7, 2018

Help us celebrate National Wildlife Week as we kick off our Final Fur tournament! Cheer on your favorite native North American species as they compete for honor, glory, and the … Read more

Road to the Final Fur Begins

 |  Feb 24, 2017

This year, to celebrate National Wildlife Week, NWF will be traveling the road to the Final Fur. We’ve got 32 native North American species facing off for glory in the … Read more

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Photo of the Day: Brown Pelican Reflection

,  |  Jan 21, 2013

Photo by Ashala Tylor See more of Ashala Tylor’s photos on Flickr >> Your Photo Could Be Here We want one of your nature photos to be the next Photo … Read more

Brown Pelican by Jim Gray

Bird of the Week: Brown Pelican

 |  May 18, 2011

This Friday, May 20, 2011, the nation will celebrate Endangered Species Day. Of the nearly 2,000 plant and animal species listed as endangered or threatened under the Endangered Species Act— … Read more

NWF’s David Mizejewski: Why We Must Try To Save Oiled Birds

, ,  |  Jun 11, 2010

Even if oiled birds like the brown pelican are cleaned, significant numbers won’t survive their return to the wild. Should we try to rehabilitate them anyway?
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Three Things You Can Do For Wildlife on Endangered Species Day

,  |  May 21, 2010

This time last year, I was just beginning to learn about the many endangered species in my community. But this May, with the growing oil spill, the threat of more … Read more

Annual List of Candidates for Endangered Species Act Released

 |  Nov 13, 2009

Last week the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services released their yearly assessment of plants and animals that are candidates for protection under the Endangered Species Act. The good news is … Read more