In the words of President Obama, “More droughts and floods and wildfires are not a joke. They’re a threat to our children’s future.” Indeed, it is not a joke that … Read more
Wildlife Facts
Whales, Dolphins, Seals, Oh My! Marine Mammals at California’s Central Coast
Whales and other marine mammals have been sighted recently in abundance off the Central Coast of California-specifically Avila, Pismo and Seal Beaches. Photos and videos of humpback whales surfacing and … Read more
Photo of the Day: Mountaintop Marmots
Olympic marmots at the summit of Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park Photo by Flickr member Cherished Light Photography | Rajan Desai See more of Cherished Light Photography’s photos … Read more
Photo of the Day: Hearts-A-Burstin’
Also known as the “American strawberry bush”, “hearts-a-burstin’” and “bursting heart”, Euonymus americanus is a deciduous shrub that gets its common names from the bright red fruit that split open … Read more
Moose Photographer Captures Majestic Species
The first time Rick Libbey saw a moose, it was on a trip that a friend took him on to a remote cabin in the woods of Maine–something he had … Read more
NWF Says New Keystone XL Map Revisits Old Problems
TransCanada, the company behind the Keystone XL pipeline, has submitted its official route through the state of Nebraska–but still managed to dodge its responsibilities to people and wildlife. This controversial portion … Read more
Conan O’Brien Meets a Cockatoo, Caracal and Crocodile
As National Wildlife Federation’s resident naturalist and media personality, I get to go on television shows to talk about conservation and to share some amazing animal ambassadors. Here are two … Read more
Photo of the Day: Feeding Time for Hummingbirds
Ruby-throated hummingbird mother (with tongue sticking out) after feeding her chicks Photo by Flickr member Moments in Nature by Joshua Clark See more of Joshua Clark’s photos on Flickr … Read more
Montana Sushi Girl: My Fish Tale
The first time I took my daughter camping we went to Rock Creek, a blue ribbon trout stream just 30 minutes east of Missoula, Montana. My father took me there … Read more
