During my time in Yellowstone, I witnessed some truly extraordinary wildlife encounters. Yet none compare with the experiences of Doug Smith, the leader of Yellowstone’s Wolf Project. Doug has studied … Read more
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Photo of the Day: Bighorn View of the Badlands
Bighorn sheep in Badlands National Park Photo by Flickr member East Wind See more of East Wind’s photos on Flickr >> Your Photo Could Be Here We want one … Read more
Wacky Weather and Wildlife—Staring Climate Change in the Face
In the words of President Obama, “More droughts and floods and wildfires are not a joke. They’re a threat to our children’s future.” Indeed, it is not a joke that … Read more
Whales, Dolphins, Seals, Oh My! Marine Mammals at California’s Central Coast
Whales and other marine mammals have been sighted recently in abundance off the Central Coast of California-specifically Avila, Pismo and Seal Beaches. Photos and videos of humpback whales surfacing and … Read more
Photo of the Day: Mountaintop Marmots
Olympic marmots at the summit of Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park Photo by Flickr member Cherished Light Photography | Rajan Desai See more of Cherished Light Photography’s photos … Read more
Surveying Hurricane Isaac’s Impacts
Story and photos by Jared Serigné. The Delacroix Island where my grandfather was raised will never exist again. I’m okay with that. I’ve come to terms with it. I love … Read more
Conan O’Brien Meets a Cockatoo, Caracal and Crocodile
As National Wildlife Federation’s resident naturalist and media personality, I get to go on television shows to talk about conservation and to share some amazing animal ambassadors. Here are two … Read more
Photo of the Day: Feeding Time for Hummingbirds
Ruby-throated hummingbird mother (with tongue sticking out) after feeding her chicks Photo by Flickr member Moments in Nature by Joshua Clark See more of Joshua Clark’s photos on Flickr … Read more
Building a National Constituency for America’s Most Endangered Marine Mammal
Considered the most endangered marine mammal found only in U.S. waters and one of the rarest marine mammals in the world, the Hawaiian monk seal needs citizens from across the … Read more
Natural Backyard Habitats Serve Birds Better
A recent study of residential landscape types and native bird communities in Phoenix, Arizona, suggests that yards mimicking native vegetation and wild lands offer birds “mini refuges,” helping to offset … Read more
