Wildlife Facts

Asian carp/ Photo courtesy USFWS

Asian Carp an Issue in 2012 Federal Budget Debate

,  |  Dec 6, 2011

Asian carp, the menacing invasive fish that rocket out of the water and are on the verge of storming the Great Lakes, have apparently captured the attention of Congress. Finally. … Read more

Mercury Impacts to Loons & Michigan Lakes Draws Thousands of Conservationists & Anglers

,  |  Dec 3, 2011

Scientist Dave Evers has been studying loons in Michigan’s Seney National Wildlife Refuge impacted by mercury pollution since the late 1980s. He found mercury contamination in the very first loons … Read more

Weekly News Roundup – December 2, 2011

 |  Dec 2, 2011

Want to know what National Wildlife Federation was up to this week? Here is a recap of the week’s NWF news: Mississippi River Delta Restoration Campaign Launches New Website November … Read more

6 Gifts Birds are “Tweeting” about this Holiday Season

 |  Nov 26, 2011

Attract more birds to your backyard this holiday season by providing them the things they need most. Read more

Happy Thanksgiving from America’s Wildlife

 |  Nov 24, 2011

We give thanks today for our family and friends and all of the blessings in our lives. I would also like to extend my thanks to all of the supporters … Read more

Wild Thanksgiving on Today Show

 |  Nov 23, 2011

Here’s the clip of National Wildlife Federation’s Today Show segment in celebration of Thanksgiving. In keeping with the theme, I of course brought on a wild turkey.  I wanted to … Read more

Weekly News Roundup – November 23, 2011

 |  Nov 23, 2011

This week’s news roundup is two days early due to the Thanksgiving holiday! Yellowstone Grizzly Bears Still on Road to Recovery Despite Latest Twist in Delisting Saga Nov 22, 2011 … Read more

Mr. Polar Bear Goes to Washington

,  |  Nov 22, 2011

Washington, DC got a rare sight this week — Arctic wildlife walking through our nation’s capitol.  If you were stuck in construction traffic on Constitution Avenue you may have caught … Read more

Annapolis Hopes to be the First of Many Around the Chesapeake Bay

,  |  Nov 22, 2011

“The National Wildlife Federation is excited to support the City of Annapolis in their efforts to become a Certified Community Wildlife Habitat™,” said Tony Caligiuri, Regional Executive Director of NWF’s … Read more

Twelve Unusual and Fascinating Facts About Wild Turkeys

 |  Nov 20, 2011

This Thanksgiving holiday, many of us will join with family and friends for a big meal and, for 50 million households, that will also mean having some roasted turkey.  Most … Read more