This year, to celebrate National Wildlife Week, NWF will be traveling the road to the Final Fur. We’ve got 32 native North American species facing off for glory in the … Read more
walruses
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
Dwindling Arctic Sea Ice Forces 10,000 Walruses Ashore
When we discuss sea ice here at NWF, we’re usually talking about polar bears. But this month, the annual loss of sea ice in the Arctic is affecting another marine … Read more
Wildlife with Marvelous Mustaches – Movember Edition
While Movember is a fun way to support a serious issue, we thought it was important to highlight some wildlife touting mustaches (or moustaches if you prefer) in style. So … Read more
Somebody Stop Me Before I Spill Again!
Last week we wrote about the danger posed by Shell’s plans to drill in the Arctic Ocean north of Alaska. Well, now comes the “told you so” moment. From the … Read more
Shocker! Gulf drilling agency makes the “High Risk List”
To the surprise of absolutely no one, the Minerals Management Service (MMS) made this year’s list of the worst-run government agencies. The “High Risk List” helps the feds keep track … Read more
Pacific Walruses Deserve Federal Protection, Stuck In Endangered Species Limbo
Extinction doesn’t wait, but the Pacific walrus will have to wait to receive federal protection. In a disappointing turn of events, this animal will not be joining its Arctic neighbor, the polar … Read more
The 12 Most Dramatic, Disturbing and Inspiring Wildlife Stories of 2010
There were thousands of wildlife stories in the news over the past year but some stand out as being particularly dramatic, sobering and even inspiring. 1. The Great Gulf Turtle … Read more
Will Global Warming Doom the Pacific Walrus?
I was a little boy when I checked a book called The Son of the Walrus King out of the local public library and fell so in love with its … Read more
