Wildlife Facts

Survival of the Coolest

It’s easy to think of winter as a time of stillness and dormancy, a period when life retreats, awaiting the thaw of spring. But for the inhabitants of the natural … Read more

A pair of hands holds a small pile of soil containing worms.

Would you love me if I was a worm?

As our hearts warm up for Valentine’s Day, we are reminded spring is just around the corner — which means more earthworm sightings! Worms are known as the squishy, wriggly … Read more

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QUIZ: To Chill or Not to Chill

A bird with brown wings and a black and white striped head holds inch worms in its beak.

Year-Round Bird Feeding

Winter is a prime time to bring those bird feeders out and make a New Year’s resolution to provide food year-round for our feathered friends. Discover how birds’ diets change … Read more

Aerial view of a portion of a watershed system.

Momentum is growing for restoring freshwater ecosystems

Freshwater ecosystems provide clean drinking water, reduce the impacts of floods and fires, and are essential habitat for fish and wildlife. Despite these benefits, rivers and wetlands are often undervalued … Read more

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Birds Not Mosquitoes: A solution at the heart of Hawai’i’s extinction crisis

Going to Hawai’i to escape the winter back home? Whether you are an expert birder or just bird curious, or just open to exploring the birds of the islands, the … Read more

A white, gray, and brown owl perches on a branch.

Creepy creatures or forest friends?

Picture yourself walking through a deep, dark coniferous forest just before nightfall. Trees tower overhead, their branches draped with lichen. Moss covers toppled trunks. An owl calls in the distance, … Read more

Howl-O-Ween: A Spooky Animal Quiz

Whether you enjoy Halloween for the tricks or the treats, wildlife’s impact on the holiday’s past and present is real (scary). From Jaws to Dracula, the fear of wildlife such … Read more

Horror Icons And The Wildlife That Inspired Them

An ancient and anxious voice from the deepest recesses of your brain speaks to you as you walk through the woods: did you hear that? Nearly instantly, you can think … Read more

Seven Species that Need You to Leave the Leaves

As the hues of autumn give way to winter detritus, many homeowners are quick to discard the fallen leaves suddenly blanketing their yards. But what if we told you that … Read more