Top-down or grassroots — it’s all a matter of perspective. Sen. Mike Crapo of Idaho has introduced a bill, S. 228, to block presidents from establishing national monuments. In a news release, … Read more
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New study, co-authored by NWF, shows Amazon Soy Moratorium saves more rainforest
A new study, titled Brazil’s Soy Moratorium, published in the journal Science shows that the Soy Moratorium has dramatically reduced the amount of deforestation linked to soy production in the … Read more
Crane Trust Welcomes Bison Home
On a non-descript Saturday, January 17th 2015, just before sunset, trucks hauling trailers pulled into a field near Alda, Nebraska. A place of solitude, with Nebraska’s last remaining tall and … Read more
Love is in the Air: Courtship Behavior in Backyard Birds
February is the month of love, and not just for those who celebrate with a Valentine’s Day card and a box of chocolates. As spring approaches you may be observing … Read more
10 Nutty Facts to Make You Appreciate Squirrels
Why exactly is National Squirrel Appreciation Day (January 21) so popular? Maybe it’s because squirrels are adorable, and extremely fun to watch. Maybe it’s the many hats they wear (not … Read more
For the Frogs: Salmon habitat restoration as a boon to threatened frog populations
A note from NWF’s California Director Beth Pratt: California Conservation Corp crew members and their leader John Griffith have embraced NWF’s Certified Wildlife Habitat program and certified their Ukiah campus, … Read more
10 Festive Facts About Reindeer
You know Dasher and Prancer and Donner and Blitzen… But do you recall these festive facts about reindeer? 1. Reindeer or caribou? In Europe and Asia, they’re known as reindeer. … Read more
A Cougar for Christmas: Mountain Lion Strolls Through a California Backyard
Yesterday morning, Sherry Kempster went outside after she heard some crows squawking in her backyard, assuming a hawk or other small animal had excited them. Instead, she discovered a mountain … Read more
Winter White Wildlife
Walking in a winter wonderland would be easy for these white animals. Due to certain recessive traits, these unique North American species will blend in beautifully with the winter landscape. … Read more
12 Wins for Wildlife in 2014 That YOU Made Possible
Sometimes it’s hard to see how one small act can make a difference in this world. How can signing a petition or casting a vote or making a donation save … Read more
