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The 12 Most Dramatic, Disturbing and Inspiring Wildlife Stories of 2010

Wildlife Facts | Dec 21, 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

Video: Whale vs. Yacht

Wildlife Facts | Jul 26, 2010

A photo of southern right whale breaching onto a yacht made headlines around the world last week. While the yacht suffered severe damage, neither of the people on the yacht … Read more

NWF Scientist Returns to the Gulf

Conservation | Jul 21, 2010

Dr. Doug Inkley, the National Wildlife Federation’s senior scientist, has returned to the Gulf Coast. It’s his third trip since the BP oil disaster began more than three months ago. … Read more

Breaking: Dead Sperm Whale Found In Gulf

Wildlife Facts | Jun 16, 2010

Scientists have found a dead sperm whale 77 miles south of the Deepwater Horizon disaster site: It is the first dead whale spotted since BP’s rig exploded on April 20. … Read more

Big Oil Meets Big Nature in Louisiana

Conservation, Wildlife Facts | May 3, 2010

By Larry J. Schweiger I write this from Venice, Louisiana, a few days after the explosion at British Petroleum’s (BP) Deepwater Horizon oil rig set off a massive oil spill … Read more

North Pacific Humpback Whales Making A Comeback

Wildlife Facts | Oct 1, 2009

After being hunted to near extinction, the population of humpbacks near British Columbia has increased and there are signs it may come off the endangered species list next year. Though these … Read more

Make the Call Today

Conservation | Oct 1, 2009

All week we’ve been talking about the wildlife and wild places that need your help. Frogs are dying out. National parks face threats from severe drought and storms. Bears can’t … Read more

Humpback Whale Inspires New Wind Turbine Design

Get Outside | Jul 20, 2009

A new design for wind turbine blades was inspired by a whale and a work of art. T. Goodman at InventorSpot.com reports: “Frank Fish (yes, it’s his real name), whose … Read more

White Whale Gets Its Own Protection Zone

Wildlife Facts | Jul 7, 2009

A unique white humpbacked whale near Australia is getting some special privileges. Photo by: D. Burns. Wire News Services reports: “Australian authorities have warned the public to stay away from … Read more

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