When cold weather looms, hundreds of Florida manatees drift into Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, gathering around the warm springs that will keep them alive through winter. In this sanctuary, … Read more
National Wildlife Refuge
The Story Behind the Birth of Critically Endangered Red Wolf Pups
At the heart of this unique story is a pair of red wolves – dubbed 2225F and 2323M. The Canis rufus couple renewed and sparked hope for the critically endangered red wolf species when … Read more
Four Ways Climate Change is Impacting Key Species in Texas—and Four Ways to Combat It
You haven’t truly seen a whooping crane until you’ve wandered onto the wetlands where they winter. The horizon is just a bit bigger there. Saltmarshes and ribbons of water unfurl … Read more
Will Migratory Birds Win at the Polls in the Golden State?
With their long, upturned bills and striking coloration, avocets are a striking migratory bird that depend on the Golden State’s wetlands. However, pollution and contaminants in California waterways dampen successful … Read more
It’s Earth Day: Show Our Public Lands Some Love
Did you know the federal government manages approximately 640 million acres of public land? That translates to about 28% of the nation’s 2.27 billion acres! Multiple government agencies are charged with working … Read more
