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Dynamic Wildlife Duos

We’ve all heard the sayings about human pairs, but wildlife pairs make for some adorable competition. And since this year’s National Wildlife Photo Contest is open as we celebrate Valentine’s … Read more

Can You Find These International Wildlife Species?

Visiting new places is one of the best ways to see wildlife you’ve never seen before – especially if you travel internationally. Yet due to habitat destruction and fragmentation, climate … Read more

Climate Change Threatens Our Big Cat Mascots

From intimidating bears to fierce gators, mascots across the country are the face of any college athletic program.  It is hard to not feel a surge of school spirit when … Read more

Lion Roar

Which Animal has the Loudest ROAR?

Animal Planet’s ROAR campaign is highlighting NWF and other non-profits working to help animals. At the end of the campaign, Animal Planet will identify one organization for having the ‘loudest … Read more

2013 People's Choice Award Winner

2013 People’s Choice Award Winner

Congratulations to our 2013 People’s Choice Award winner, Jennifer Kohlman, whose photo of a lion received over 2,600 votes in the public voting final round! Also, a big “thank you” … Read more

Female lion, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

Photo of the Day: Brown Eyed Girl

This Photo of the Day was donated by a participant in the annual National Wildlife Photo Contest. See more photos or sign up for the 42nd Annual National Wildlife Photo … Read more

Mid-Week Refresh: “Just Can’t Wait to be King” Edition

Do not be fooled by those piercing blue eyes. This tiny cub will one day become a ferocious leader, destined to rule everything the light touches. But for now, this … Read more

The Amazing Lives of Leaping Wildlife

Staying with the 2011 National Wildlife Week theme of “wildlife that move us,” we are looking today at wildlife that engage in jumping, leaping and hopping or otherwise use bursts of … Read more

Alaska Brown Bear on Admiralty Island by April Carpenter

President’s Day: How Animals Lead

President’s Day weekend was set aside to honor the memory of our first president, George Washington,  celebrating his skillful leadership at the dawn of our history as a nation. Leadership … Read more