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Weekly News Roundup – May 20, 2011

,  |  May 20, 2011

Want to know what National Wildlife Federation was up to this week? Here is a recap of the week’s National Wildlife Federation news: Celebrating Endangered Species Day May 20, 2011 … Read more

Celebrating National Endangered Species Day in Your Own Backyard

 |  May 19, 2011

National Endangered Species Day is Friday, May 20th.  The day probably makes most people immediately think of pandas, polar bears, and gorillas or other charismatic mega fauna.  And, of course, … Read more

Keeping common species common- preventing wildlife from becoming endangered

 |  May 19, 2011

   What do California’s Western Burrowing Owl, Montana’s Trumpeter Swan, and Florida’s River Otter have in common?   They’re all being conserved thanks to the State and Tribal Wildlife Grants Program!  … Read more

Celebrating Wildlife Success Stories on Endangered Species Day

, ,  |  May 19, 2011

This Friday, May 20th is Endangered Species Day — a day to both celebrate the successes of wildlife whose populations have been restored, and to learn more about the importance … 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

karner blue butterfly, endangered butterfly

National Endangered Species Day: Lest We Forget

 |  May 17, 2011

Probably the most astonishing wildlife spectacle that ever occurred in American history was the migration of the passenger pigeon, a bird that resembled a larger, more colorful mourning dove, with … Read more

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

Be Part of Endangered Species Day!

,  |  May 21, 2010

I just want to welcome Mitch Merry, Coalition Member Organizer at the Endangered Species Coalition! He’s joining us today, to let everyone know about some great events that are happening … Read more

Shell Oil Threatens Polar Bear Habitat

 |  May 19, 2010

The iconic polar bear already faces many threats- from melting sea ice, shrinking food supply, and climate change. The polar bear was even listed as a threatened species is 2008. … Read more

Panther Pride! Take Action On Endangered Species Day With Eco-Schools USA

 |  May 18, 2010

Currently, there are 1,324 endangered species listed in the United States—750 plants and 574 animals. What can you do to get involved? Read more

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