As spring arrives, the waters and beaches of the mid-Atlantic and Gulf coasts will begin filling with spawning horseshoe crabs (Limulus polyphemus), a species which has called the planet home … Read more
Wildlife Facts
Forage Fish are the Unsung Heroes of the Sea
What are Forage fish? Forage fish are small schooling species that serve as prey (food) for larger fish, marine mammals and sea birds. Forage fish are critical to healthy marine … Read more
Endangered Species Day is May 16—Take Time to Learn and Act This Year
In 2006 the United States Congress designated the third Friday in May as Endangered Species Day (ESD). ESD spotlights and advances conservation efforts for endangered (and threatened) species in the … Read more
Spring (Baby) Fever
Spring is a time of renewal, and nowhere is this more evident than in the emergence of baby animals. As the weather warms and flowers bloom, countless species begin their … Read more
Manatees: The Mermaids of the Sea
National Wildlife Federation teams up with LG Electronics (LG) for an ongoing campaign to highlight vulnerable and endangered species. This April, LG’s Time Square display spotlights the West Indian Manatee. … Read more
On the Hunt: Southern Resident Killer Whales Hunger for Vanishing Salmon
When Tahlequah—a Southern Resident killer whale who led the news when she carried her dead calf for 17 days in 2018—began carrying another dead calf earlier this year, it was … Read more
Weather is Warming, Look Out for Rattlers
Rattlesnakes are one of the most iconic groups of North American snakes due to the characteristic “rattle” found at the tip of their tails. Did you ever wonder what makes … Read more
Making Sense of Butterfly Declines
Butterflies have been in the news lately. In December 2024 the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced the proposed listing of the monarch butterfly as a threatened species under the … Read more
2025 Critter Craziness
If you’re a wildlife lover, you know March brings the start of spring when animals begin to come out of hibernation. However, if you’re a sports fan, March brings basketball, … Read more
QUIZ: Wildlife Migration Threats
Wildlife are facing many different kinds of threats—a major one being threats to migration patterns. From Canada lynx to greater sage-grouse, how well do you know wildlife migration habits and … Read more
