Have you seen the video that’s gone viral of tens of thousands of seals who pulled out off Cape Cod on Monomoy Island, part of Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge? Even the National … Read more
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Wildlife Walking in a Winter Wonderland
Encompassing the North Pole and areas of Alaska, Canada, Greenland and Russia, the Arctic ecosystem is a mix of glaciers, tundra, and sea ice — terrain that creates a unique habitat for … Read more
5 Unexpected Animal Noises
For me, watching wildlife videos is a legitimate hobby and pastime. There is nothing quite like coming home after a long day of work and finding out how wildlife would … 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
Despite Epic Fail in 2012, Shell Wants Arctic Drilling “Do Over” in 2014
When Shell launched its drilling operations off the Alaska coast in 2012, it promised to employ “world-class technology and experience to ensure a safe, environmentally responsible Arctic exploration program.” What … Read more
Climate Change-Fueled Heat Stresses Nuclear Plant, May Threaten Cape Cod Bay Wildlife
As heat waves fueled by climate change grip much of the East Coast, some nuclear power plants are facing a tough choice: Reduce electricity production on days when our air … Read more
Photo of the Day: Northern Elephant Seal Battle
Two bull northern elephant seals clashing in the surf Photo by Jaymi Heimbuch Your Photo Could Be Here We want one of your nature photos to be the next Photo … Read more
10 Things You May Not Know About Polar Bears
In celebration of International Polar Bear Day, here are 10 things you may not know about the Arctic’s Great White Bear. For more information on these incredible animals visit NWF.org/polarbears Speak up … 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
What Shrinking Ice Means for Polar Bear Cubs
Right now in the dead of winter, polar bear moms in the Arctic are searching for food to make up for the calories that were lost during the fall—when record … Read more
