From 1975’s Jaws to 2018’s Aquaman–the reigning #1 movie in the U.S.–our nation’s oceans and coasts have served as settings for incredible moments in American cinema. Grab some popcorn and … Read more
Wildlife Facts
The Top 5 Viral Wildlife Videos of 2018
Sometimes wildlife gets pretty, well…wild! And when people are in the right place at the right time to record it, we often end up with some pretty incredible videos. When … Read more
Are these elk, moose or caribou?
Elk, moose and caribou make for great winter wildlife watching, but it’s tricky to know which is which. Here are six ways to tell the difference between these three species: … Read more
Protect Sea Turtles and Other Multinational Species: Support the WILD Act
Wildlife across America and around the globe are in crisis, with more than one-third of all species at risk of potential extinction in the decades ahead. Loss of habitat, attacks … Read more
Beavers, Water, and Fire—A New Formula for Success
In the arid western U.S., water is life. Wet areas—like streamsides, ponds, and meadows—comprise less than 2% of the landscape but are vitally important for wildlife. Unfortunately, nearly half of … Read more
Swimming with Salmon, Splashing with Beavers
Preparing for our beaver pond vigil, Professor Phil Brick expressed some doubt that a group of nearly two dozen lively and excited college students would be able to sit silently … Read more
Plan Next Year’s Staycation Garden Safari
Why go on a safari when a safari could come to you? Imagine yourself sipping lemonade on your lawn chair while strange and marvelous creatures entertain you. This is what … Read more
Call to Action For Red Wolves: “We Cannot Turn Our Back on a Native Species”
There are fewer than 40 red wolves left in the wild—freely roaming the forests and marshes of eastern North Carolina. Almost 20,000 Americans sent messages calling on the U.S. Fish … Read more
Wild Salmon Should Unite Us
People in the Pacific Northwest and beyond have been fighting over dams on the Snake River since the last of the floodgates closed in 1975, when the region’s wild salmon … Read more
Tick-Tock: Climate Action Needed to Stop Tick Boom
Americans have a passion for the outdoors, but ask any hunter, angler, birder, or gardener and they will tell you that the environment is changing. Unfortunately, across the United States … Read more