Washington is a great state for charismatic megafauna. That this smallest western state, which has the least amount of public land, can make that boast is evidence of our region’s … Read more
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Top 10 Winter Warriors
Winter is a challenging time for those of us who aren’t so fond of the cold. Every year we break out the heavy coats and scarves to keep warm, but … Read more
What Will Happen to the Bears?
Any time I’m able to get out of DC and spend some time in the woods, I jump at the chance. I especially like visiting national forests–they are found all … Read more
Climate Change Takes a Bite out of Wolverines’ Habitat
This summer, comic book fanboys and Hugh Jackman admirers are expected to flock to theaters to see The Wolverine, the latest installment of Jackman’s onscreen portrayal of the adamantium-clawed superhero. … Read more
March Madness Mascots Impacted by Climate Change
We’re on to the Sweet Sixteen. For me, this means my bracket is mostly busted (please don’t lose UNC!) and I start looking at March Madness from another angle. Preferably … Read more
Ready to Fight the Stealth Attack on Wildlife? Part Four: Wolverines
Just the name wolverine evokes images of a ferocious fighter, able to take down prey many times its size. However, the U.S. government isn’t one of them. The largest of … Read more
Five Things You Should Know About Wildlife Corridors
Beginning in the early 1900s and continuing for much of the 20th century, conservationists focused on protecting core areas for wildlife—biologically diverse habitats designated as wildlife refuges, wilderness areas, parks … Read more
Hoof, Pad and Flipper: A Closer Look At Wildlife That Run and Crawl
The National Wildlife Week theme of “wildlife that move us” is helping us look today at wild creatures that run, walk and crawl. Fastest Let’s start with the animal that … Read more
