mammals

What to do When Foxes Move In

A National Wildlife Federation supporter has recently had some foxes take up residence in her yard. The fox den is roughly ten feet from her front door and she’s concerned … Read more

Opossums: Unsung Heroes in the Fight Against Ticks and Lyme Disease

With the huge rise in deer tick populations and the spread of Lyme disease, many friends of wildlife are welcoming opossums into their yards. Why? Scientists have learned that opossums … Read more

Climate Change is Having a Big Impact on Small Mammals

Climate change has arrived. The years of waiting and watching for the changes we were told to expect are over. We have seen drought, sea level rise, and melting glaciers. … Read more

Zebra herd

Photo of the Day: Keeping Pace

A zebra foal appears to be floating in mid-stride with all four legs lifted from the ground Photo by Daniel D’Auria, MD If you enjoy photos of wildlife and nature, … Read more

White-tailed deer leaping

Photo of the Day: Leaps and Bounds

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 43rd Annual National Wildlife Photo … Read more

Waterbuck in Lake Nakuru, Kenya.

Photo of the Day: Unimpressed Waterbuck

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 43rd Annual National Wildlife Photo … Read more

Cheetah mother and cub

Photo of the Day: A Little Cheetah TLC

Photo by Daniel D’Auria See more of Daniel D’Auria’s photos on Flickr >> Check out more nature and wildlife photos, vote for your favorites and enter your own images in … Read more

Elk yearling and bull

Photo of the Day: “Spike” Yearling with Bull Elk

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

Moose in an aspen grove

Photo of the Day: Moose in an Aspen Grove

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

Polar bears in Wapusk National Park, Canada

Photo of the Day: Polar Bear Mom and Cubs

Photo by Christine Haines See more of Christine Haines’ photos on Flickr >> 10 Things You May Not Know About Polar Bears Miss out on International Polar Bear Day on … Read more