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 …
Red Wolves: A Species on the Brink of Extinction in the Wild
Once one of the few apex predators to roam the U.S. Southeast, wild red wolves are now close to extinction. A smaller, reddish-colored version of their cousin, the gray wolf, …
A Bird’s Eye View: Osprey Conservation in North Carolina
The thriving osprey population on North Carolina’s Lake Norman is a testament to the effectiveness of the mission of the North Carolina Wildlife Federation, state affiliate of the National Wildlife …
Saving Red Wolves in the Wild with Amazing Foster Den Families
After disappearing from the wild and being carefully reintroduced and conserved, only about 40 endangered red wolves live in the wild in the entire world. They now make their homes in the …
Sounds Solutions for Fisheries Management
The huge, intricate and bountiful network of waterways known as North Carolina’s Albemarle/Pamlico Sound Estuary is a fabulous resource. The system includes eight estuaries/sounds that provide critical habitat and water …
North Carolina Adds to Offshore Wind Power Momentum
It is so exciting to see the momentum building for American offshore wind power – our golden opportunity to produce wildlife-friendly, clean power right where it is needed and launch …
Long Road Ahead for Endangered Red Wolves
Facing an Uncertain Future While North Carolina’s Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge was the first release site with the reintroduction of four male-female pairs in 1987, the red wolf now …
Community Partnerships Connect Kids With Nature
A community partnership has formed to answer the call put forth by the North Carolina Wildlife Federation (NCWF), the state affiliate of the National Wildlife Federation, to connect kids with …
Affiliate of the Week: North Carolina Wildlife Federation
In honor of our 80th Anniversary celebration throughout 2016, the National Wildlife Federation is recognizing each of our Affiliate Partners in a special “Affiliate of the Week” blog series that showcases the dedicated …
A Low Point for Protecting Wildlife and Wild Places
September 30, 2015 will go down as a low point in the history of the conservation movement in the United States of America. Congress allowed the Land and Water Conservation …
