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Twenty-Five Years in the Mud: How a Quirky Little Fish Changed My Life

Wildlife Facts | Mar 21, 2013

Sometimes it is the smallest things that are life-changing: the simple act of placing four little fish in a bucket led to over 25 years of research and insights into the remarkable life of a very unusual fish. Read more

Protecting Florida’s Manatees from Harmful “Red Tide”

Conservation, Wildlife Facts | Mar 19, 2013

Basking in the south Florida sun, a skimboarder turned to my friends on the beach and eloquently stated, “Bro, your girls are getting eaten by manatees.” While those who know … Read more

Florida Students Gather to Push for Climate Change Legislation

Conservation, Get Outside, Students and Nature | Feb 26, 2013

On February 19th, two days after the largest climate rally in history took place in Washington, D.C., guest blogger Victoria Griener and a large group of her fellow students led a … Read more

President Obama Golfs With Oil Execs During Weekend of Climate Rally

Conservation, Get Outside | Feb 21, 2013

When it Comes to Climate, Wildlife Supporters Advocate for Birdies NOT Bogeys This past weekend, something remarkable happened — more than 35,000 people came to Washington D.C. from all over … Read more

Invaders in Paradise

Conservation, Wildlife Facts | Jan 17, 2013

Every family has holiday traditions. Our tradition for the past several years has been to pack up the kayaks and fishing gear and spend the holidays camping in the Florida … Read more

NWF Urges Justices to Maintain Florida Wetlands Protections

Conservation, Wildlife Facts | Jan 14, 2013

This week the U.S. Supreme Court hears another case challenging protections for wetlands: Koontz v. Saint John’s River Water Management District. This challenge, brought by the Pacific Legal Foundation and … Read more

3 Ways to Help Manatees in Florida

Get Outside | Oct 25, 2012

Florida manatees are graceful creatures that have fascinated people for centuries, but currently pollution and coastal development are damaging their habitat. Manatees can be found swimming in the warm waterways … Read more

Photo of the Day: Owl Yoga

Get Outside, Wildlife Facts | Oct 3, 2012

A burrowing owl stretches near its den after a storm Photo by Flickr member Moments In Nature by Joshua Clark See more of Moments In Nature by Joshua Clark’s … Read more

Anhinga in flight, Viera Wetlands, Florida

Photo of the Day: Anhinga in Flight

Get Outside, Wildlife Facts | Aug 1, 2012

Like a Bad Horror Flick, Alien Creatures Invade the U.S.

Conservation | Jul 20, 2012

It reads like a bad 1960s horror film—alien creatures taking over the countryside and leaving devastation in their path. Giant snakes, flying fish, voracious rodents, and swarms of birds are … Read more

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