Trick-or-Tweet and Happy H-owl-o-ween! From Hitchcock’s The Birds to Poe’s The Raven, birds are undeniably spooky. While bats are an obvious animal to associate with Halloween, the trope of dark … Read more
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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
NWF Celebrates 88 Years
Can you believe it has been 88 years since the National Wildlife Federation was founded? Today, the National Wildlife Federation continues to unite Americans with the common purpose of protecting … Read more
Quiz: How Many Eyes Can You Identify?
Can you guess which animal each eye belongs to? Look closely at the images of the eyes and see if you can identify the creature they belong to. Good luck! … Read more
Quiz: Who’s Your Spooky Creature?
Many species get bad reputations from movies or TV shows, and that has consequences for conservation. Take our quiz to find out which spooky Halloween animal channels your inner self … Read more
Learn About (Not So) Scary Backyard Wildlife
As the National Wildlife Federation’s naturalist, I’m very excited to be teaching a free online class with our partner Varsity Tutors all about “scary” wildlife species that you might encounter … Read more
What Purpose do Mosquitoes Serve?
It’s often said that mosquitoes serve no purpose other than to annoy humans. This is easy to believe as you are swatting away these bothersome insects while trying to enjoy … Read more
In Celebration of the Springtail
The gardens we grow to support birds, bees, and other wildlife would not flourish without a little help from the soil food web. A handful of soil is teeming with … Read more
Salmon for Chummies
Scale up your knowledge with these 5 facts Salmon are a well-known fish, showing up in streams, rivers, and restaurants around the country…but how much do you really know about … Read more
