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Hoof, Pad and Flipper: A Closer Look At Wildlife That Run and Crawl

Wildlife Facts | Mar 17, 2011

The National Wildlife Week theme of “wildlife that move us” is helping us look today at wild creatures that run, walk and crawl. Fastest Let’s start with the animal that … Read more

The Amazing Lives of Leaping Wildlife

Wildlife Facts | Mar 16, 2011

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

Bald Penguin Gets A Wetsuit

Wildlife Facts | Aug 15, 2009

Ralph the Humbolt Penguin suddenly lost his feathers. This created some problems for him and his keepers. But his family (a mate and two chicks) needs him and he was unable … Read more

Clean Cars for Penguins

Conservation | Apr 3, 2009

Okay, okay, you and I both know that penguins don’t drive. But they stand to benefit just as much from hybrids and electric cars as we do. Recently, the U.S. … Read more

Wildlife on the Red Carpet

Wildlife Facts | Feb 22, 2009

This penguin may not be at the Oscars tonight, but director Werner Herzog will be there for his film: Encounters at the End of the World If you're watching the … Read more

Warming World Threatens Penguins, Too

Wildlife Facts | Jan 6, 2009

Remember March of the Penguins? It was truly impressive to me to watch the incredible strength and patience these birds have to make that long, hard journey through the Antarctic … Read more

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