It’s that time of year again. I am sitting on my couch under my heaviest blanket with my third cup of coffee, stirred with a candy cane, after just having … Read more
Wildlife Facts
Can Obama Administration Pursue ‘Big’ Clean Energy and Avoid Big Impacts to Wildlife?
Department of the Interior Secretary Ken Salazar made several announcements regarding progress in pursing large renewable energy projects on America’s public lands and waters. Secretary Salazar announced that the relevant Federal … Read more
Diamond Weevil: A Bug with Real Bling
Some people may dream of being covered in diamonds, but one bug is close to making it a reality. The wings of the diamond weevil are full of gem-like … Read more
Mid-Week Refresh: And You Thought Shopping for Your Family was Hard…
Still looking for the perfect holiday present for your loved ones? Look no further! Last week, Houston Zoo brought some holiday cheer to their most adorable animal residents with a … Read more
New Report: 1 in 5 House GOP Votes Target Conservation Protections
From Theodore Roosevelt creating the National Parks System to Richard Nixon establishing the Environmental Protection Agency to George H.W. Bush signing a strengthened Clean Air Act, Republicans have a long … Read more
Take Action to Preserve Wildlife in the Great Lakes
For people living in the Great Lakes area, the whooping crane is an iconic species. In the mid-1880s, 1,400 cranes would migrate between Canada and the upper Midwest down to the … Read more
Asian Carp Invade Land of 10,000 Lakes
Minnesota is heralded as The Land of 10,000 Lakes. This is no exaggeration; there are 11,842 Minnesota lakes over 10 acres in size. Not to mention the vast, deep and … Read more
Mid-Week Refresh: Meet the Cutest Sloth Orphans in the World
If your week feels like it’s dragging on, just think how exhausted these guys must be once Friday rolls around. Sure, eating carrots and cuddling each other in blanket-coats doesn’t … Read more
Interview with “Father” of Iowa Eagle Nest Cam
Clint Henderson is an advocate of wildlife preservation and all things nature. He is a freelance writer out of Ft. Worth, Texas and received his Bachelors in Business Administration from … Read more
