The climate change story is often one of doom and gloom. There are countless examples of how our rapidly changing climate is impacting wildlife and habitat across the U.S., and … Read more
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Ten Remarkable California Wildlife Moments in 2015
As the California Director of the National Wildlife Federation, I have the best job in the world. While overseeing the organization’s conservation work in the Golden State, I continually witness … Read more
Remembering Exxon Valdez
Twenty-five years ago, the oil tanker Exxon Valdez crashed into a reef in Prince William Sound, Alaska. Eleven million gallons of oil contaminated over 11,000 square miles of ocean and … Read more
7 Wildlife Photo Tips to Never Forget
This guest post by Jim Goldstein is sponsored by BorrowLenses.com. I’ve always felt great wildlife photography mapped well to the Chinese proverb “the journey is the reward.” While I obviously enjoy … Read more
Marine Mammal Mania!
Along California’s 840 miles of coastline, you can view a wonderful array of marine mammals. And the sightings recently have been unprecedented, from what might be the largest pod of … Read more
Photo of the Day: Sea Otter Mother and Pup
Photo by Donald Quintana See more of Donald Quintana’s photos on Flickr >> Your Photo Could Be Here We want one of your nature photos to be the next Photo … Read more
Sea Otters: More than Just a Cute Face
One of the many benefits of living in Santa Cruz, California was the up-close and personal encounters with wildlife. Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the redwood forest, the Central … Read more
15 Adorable Wildlife Puppies for National Puppy Day
Ask anyone who knows me, and they’ll tell you that two of my favorite things are: 1) wildlife and 2) puppies. When I’m not at work helping protect the first, … Read more
California Sea Otter Population Declining
Scientists say California sea otter numbers are falling for new reasons that aren’t fully understood. Read more
