wildlife

New Reports Warn of Climate Change’s Impact on Birds

A new report from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service warns some already-stressed bird species face a new threat — climate change. Read more

It’s National Wildlife Week on Wildlife Promise, and beyond!

It is National Wildlife Week, and NWF hopes children will take a walk on the wild side this week—and stay there, for their physical health and engagement with the natural world. Read more

Teaming With Wildlife – Sportsmen and Women Speaking Up for Wildlife

By Larry J. Schweiger I was privileged to join with 20 of National Wildlife Federation’s state affiliates and many others on Wednesday night in Washington DC to celebrate Teaming with … Read more

Animal Olympians – Part 2

The second in our series on animals with gold-medal-worthy abilities in celebration of the Olympics. Lynx and Snowshoe HareWhen it comes to ability to navigate deep snows, it’s anyone’s guess … Read more

Cool Video: Dolphin Hunting Trick

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Woolly Bears as Winter Predictors?

A telltale sign of autumn is the appearance of woolly bear caterpillars moving across backyards, sidewalks and roads. These fat, furry caterpillars are looking for safe places to spend the winter. They … Read more

Is The End of the Carbon Age In View?

World Wildlife Fund released a report today that says we have until 2014 – five years – to initiate a low carbon economy before dangerous climate change tipping points and … Read more

Fall Swarming Insects

Fall is here!  October is the season of warm days, cool nights and beautiful foliage.  It’s also the time of year that many insect species begin to seek shelter from … Read more

NWF Moves to Protect Florida’s Sea Turtles

Stephen Colbert isn’t the only one who can put people on notice. Today the National Wildlife Federation and Florida Wildlife Federation notified the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that we’ll … Read more

Anticipating Rising Seas: Wildlife Trust in UK Plans For New Inland Refuge

The Norfolk Wildlife Trust has filed a plan to create an inland wetland to protect rare bitterns.  This action  recognizes that salt water may soon be degrading coastal freshwater reed beds … Read more