wildlife

One Big Beautiful Bill is One Big Horrible Mess

President Trump’s so-called “one big beautiful bill”—also known as the budget reconciliation bill, or the GOP-led megabill—passed out of the House on a slim margin late last month and now … Read more

Forage Fish are the Unsung Heroes of the Sea

What are Forage fish? Forage fish are small schooling species that serve as prey (food) for larger fish, marine mammals and sea birds. Forage fish are critical to healthy marine … Read more

Campuses Receive Wild Kingdom Grant Award to Protect Endangered Wildlife

Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom and the National Wildlife Federation have joined forces again to inspire and support the efforts of the next generation of conservation leadership. We are collaborating on a series … Read more

Raccoon kits. Credit: Debra Milne

Spring (Baby) Fever

Spring is a time of renewal, and nowhere is this more evident than in the emergence of baby animals. As the weather warms and flowers bloom, countless species begin their … Read more

5 Questions We’re All Wondering About NBC’s THE AMERICAS

The Americas has taken viewers on a fantastical journey of extraordinary worlds and wildlife of North and South America. We’ve seen majestic eagles plucking fish from the Chesapeake Bay, streetwise … Read more

Green sea turtle

15 Years Later: 5 Wins for Wildlife & Habitat After the Deepwater Horizon Spill

This is the second of a three-part blog series highlighting 15 key takeaways about the Gulf’s recovery since the Deepwater Horizon oil spill 15 years ago—its wildlife, restoration successes, and … Read more

Early response to the Deep Horizon oil spill in the Gulf.

15 Years Later: Reflecting on the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill’s Legacy in the Gulf

This is the first of a three-part blog series highlighting 15 key takeaways about the Gulf’s recovery since the Deepwater Horizon oil spill 15 years ago—its wildlife, restoration successes, and … Read more

A Tremendous Year of Growth for Trees for Wildlife™

One of the most vital actions we can take for climate and ecosystem resilience is planting native trees—which is why we are thrilled to announce that in 2024, our Trees … Read more

Wildlife Go for Gold

The 2024 Summer Olympics holds 32 different sports with 206 Olympic national teams vying for gold, but how would North American wildlife stack up against top athletes? Learn if a … Read more

New Freshwater Challenge to Restore and Protect Our Waters

During Earth Week, the White House announced a bold new national goal to protect, restore, and reconnect eight million acres of wetlands and 100,000 miles of our nation’s rivers and … Read more