During a recent capture, Hollywood’s famous mountain lion in Griffith Park displayed symptoms of mange and tested positive to poison exposure. Read more
wildlife
Can Wild Bison Return to the Prairie Grasslands?
Most people probably know something about the awful history of the American bison. Almost every school child learns that 19th-century market hunters wiped out the vast herds that once roamed … Read more
South Woodlawn Becomes First NWF Community Wildlife Habitat in Tennessee
The City of Knoxville, Tennessee, has a mounting reputation for being a top destination for outdoor recreation. Nestled in the foothills of the Appalachians Mountains, it’s just about 45 minutes … Read more
8 Photos Worth The Wait
Good things come to those who wait, and waiting isn’t always easy, especially when taking nature photos. Photographing the perfect scene sometimes means sitting in foul weather or extreme temperatures, holding … Read more
Weekly News Roundup: Gulf Wildlife Still in Peril and More
Wildlife in the Gulf of Mexico are still suffering from the BP Oil Disaster, according to a report released this week by National Wildlife Federation. Dolphins, sea turtles and corals … Read more
March With Us to Reject the Keystone Pipeline and Protect Our Wildlife
On Saturday, April 26, thousands will be joining a brave and bold alliance of tribal communities, ranchers and farmers here in Washington, D.C. to demonstrate and make sure President Obama … Read more
Fate of Gulf Wildlife Still Uncertain 4 Years After BP Oil Disaster
It has been four years since the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded, killing 11 workers and sending more than 200 million gallons of oil into the Gulf of Mexico. A … Read more
Weekly News Roundup: Lemurs are Threatened with Extinction and More
Lemurs: Big-eyes Wonders Threatened with Extinction Today, the movie Island of Lemurs: Madagascar will open in IMAX 3D theaters. Take a second and learn some fun facts about Lemurs while treating yourself to … Read more
Hatchery-raised Fish Cause Concern, Raise Need for More Research
A new study, recently released in the journal Aquaculture, highlights concerns that hatchery-raised trout appear to be slower than wild trout, making them more susceptible to predation once released. Scientists … Read more
Chico Vive: Chico Mendes and Grassroots Environmentalism
In the mid-1980s, the international environmental movement was in its infancy. Most international work focused on trade in endangered species and setting up protected areas, while grassroots environmental work focused … Read more
