Wildlife Facts

A wolf walks near grass and brush.

Protecting the Red Wolf: The Most Endangered Wolf in the World

National Wildlife Federation teams up with LG Electronics (LG) for an ongoing campaign to highlight vulnerable and endangered species. In December, LG featured the Red Wolf, the most endangered wolf in the … Read more

Three black bears sit near a garden.

Awake in Winter: How Climate Change is Disrupting Black Bear Hibernation

Imagine stepping outside on a crisp winter morning and spotting a black bear rummaging through your trash can. Snow blankets the ground, and the air is chilly—conditions we associate with … Read more

butterfly perches on a pink flower.

United States Proposes Listing Monarchs as a Threatened Species

This December, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)  proposed a listing of the North American migratory monarch butterfly as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. So, what does that … Read more

An adult holding a small wooden structure poses next to a child holding a handmade paper mask over their face.

Bat Week in Missoula

Na na na na na na na na, na na na na na na na na, BAT WEEK! In case you’ve been missing out, we’re here to inform you that … Read more

Trick-or-Tweet

Trick-or-Tweet and Happy H-owl-o-ween! From Hitchcock’s The Birds to Poe’s The Raven, birds are undeniably spooky. While bats are an obvious animal to associate with Halloween, the trope of dark … Read more

Insects: Gotta Catch ‘Em All

Did you know the creator of Pokémon was an avid bug collector and amateur entomologist as a kid? His love of exploring nature and watching insects in their various life … Read more

A brown horse drinks from a marshy pond.

Wild Horses of Assateague: A Naturalized Species

Like many Americans tend to do during the summer, I made sure to hit the beach a few times. As a Marylander, there’s only so many times you can visit … Read more

A winged insect perches on a blade of grass.

Leave the Leaves to Save Fireflies!

If you’ve ever lived in a region with fireflies, you’re probably most familiar with them as flying insects that light up the sky with their rhythmic blinking. But did you … Read more

A light brown bat hangs upside down from a tree branch.

Story Time: The Eastern Red Bat’s Blanket of Leaves

Please enjoy this short story from the perspective of an eastern red bat settling in for winter. The autumn air was crisp and full of promise. As the sun dipped … Read more

Brown winged insect with blue spots on the wing tips.

How Fallen Leaves Support Moths and Butterflies

Amid the crunch of autumn leaves underfoot lies a hidden ecosystem where moths and butterflies find shelter and sustenance. While it might seem like clutter to some, this layer of … Read more