The continuing wildlife crisis in Canada’s boreal forest just got worst as the Alberta government, after 8 years of delays, released a wetlands policy that gives 195 destructive tar sands … Read more
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How Grasslands Affect Climate Change
Watching President Obama roll up his sleeves, mop his brow, and get serious about climate change, I was heartened to have read that one of the specifics will involve grasses. … Read more

Looking Out for Bicknell’s Thrushes in New Hampshire and Beyond
Despite closing down in 1984, the Mittersill Ski Area in New Hampshire’s White Mountains never stopped attracting skiers. Wooed by the challenging terrain, these adventure seekers risked getting injured or … Read more

Climate Change Spells Peril for Puffins (Updated)
With its distinctive appearance, the Atlantic puffin has been endowed with colorful names—from “sea parrot” to “the clown of the sea,” and even “sea rooster.” Nicknames aside, these tuxedoed waddlers … Read more

Visiting the Wild Western Arctic Reserve
The following is a guest post from Larry Bartlett from Fairbanks, Alaska—he gives a firsthand account of traveling in the Western Arctic Reserve (also known as the National Petroleum Reserve or NPR-A), … Read more

Photo of the Day: A Prickly Perch
Your Photo Could Be Here We want one of your nature photos to be the next Photo of the Day! Share your images with our Flickr group and tag them … Read more

Photo of the Day: Cedar Waxwing
Cedar waxwing Photo by Flickr member JosieN2010 See more of JosieN2010’s photos on Flickr >> Your Photo Could Be Here We want one of your nature photos to be the … Read more

VIDEO: Five Voices for Protecting Arctic Wildlife
How does oil and gas drilling in the Arctic affect a farmer in Indiana? What about a sportsman in New Mexico? Last week, a group of five dedicated folks from … Read more

Photo of the Day: Sing Your Heart Out
Prothonotary warbler in Mill Creek Streamway Park, Kansas Photo by Flickr member tomblandford. See more of tomblandford’s photos on Flickr >> Your Photo Could Be Here We want one of … Read more

Photo of the Day: Yellow-rumped Warbler
Create a haven for birds and other critters in your own backyard and have it designated as an official Certified Wildlife Habitat site. Certify before the end of May and … Read more