The National Wildlife Federation is proud to continue its partnership with LG Electronics (LG) on their ongoing campaign to highlight vulnerable and endangered species. This fall, LG’s Times Square display … Read more
Wildlife Facts
Building Homes for Bats on a College Campus
Bats and human interactions Our fear of bats as creatures of the night, driven by frightful tales of Dracula, tends to cloud our awareness of their ecological benefits and masks … Read more
School of Fish
Fall is back-to-school time, and what better way to celebrate than to learn about species of fish you may (or may not) have heard of? The famous movie School of … Read more
Invasive Insects in Your Backyard: How to Identify & Control Stink Bugs, Japanese Beetles, and Spotted Lanternflies
Many of the crawly critters you might see around your lawn or garden are there to help. Bees, butterflies, and moths pollinate flowers. Ants and earthworms keep soil healthy. Ladybugs, … Read more
October is Bat Appreciation Month!
Right off the bat, I’m compelled to share that my love of bats likely exceeds your average animal lover. I find their adorable, fuzzy bodies and the only mammal capable … Read more
Bats and Halloween
October is Bat Appreciation Month, when bats are celebrated through the spooky lens of Halloween. With its fall colors, warm mugs of tea, and homemade chili, it’s no surprise October … Read more
Leaf Layer Safari: How to Spot Hidden Moth Cocoons in Your Backyard
At first glance, a pile of autumn leaves might look like nothing more than yard debris. But hidden in that layer are secret survival shelters: the cocoons of North America’s … Read more
Wildlife We Throw Away
Fallen leaves are vital for wildlife. They offer insulation, cover from predators, and a place for wildlife to overwinter. When homeowners dispose of fallen leaves, they unknowingly destroy habitat. Additionally, … Read more
The Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act
Sea turtles are among the oldest creatures on the planet and have remained mostly unchanged for 110 million years. They are members of the reptile group and can be found … Read more
Dangerous Lines in Sacred Waters: The Cost of Commercial Fishing in a Pacific Marine Monument
Imagine a vast, protected marine sanctuary, which contains extraordinary and unique marine life and globally important bird nesting sites, all amid a remote chain of islands, atolls, reefs, and shoals. … Read more
