Wildlife Facts

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

The 12 Most Dramatic, Disturbing and Inspiring Wildlife Stories of 2010

,  |  Nov 18, 2011

There were thousands of wildlife stories in the news over the past year but some stand out as being particularly dramatic, sobering or even inspiring. The great Gulf turtle rescue: … Read more

Come Heller or Clean Water: Dirty Water Rider Tries to Drown the Clean Water Act

, ,  |  Nov 17, 2011

There’s another nasty assault on America’s wetlands, waters and wildlife. The Dirty Water Rider, designed to handcuff the Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers, is creeping its … Read more

Martha Stewart Loves Wildlife

 |  Nov 17, 2011

Martha Stewart loves wildlife and she’s showing it by dedicating an entire episode of her show to some of cutest, funniest and surprising animals that share this planet with us. … Read more

Meet the Flockers: Geese Join Two Man Marching Band

 |  Nov 16, 2011

Birds of a feather flock together, but these geese are flocking to a two man marching band in Belgium. Don’t you just love wildlife? [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Wph3aDigRk&feature=player_embedded[/youtube] Read more

Lake Norman, NC Celebrates Certification as a Community Wildlife Habitat

, ,  |  Nov 14, 2011

On Saturday, October 22nd, the Lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists, a chapter of the North Carolina Wildlife Federation, celebrated becoming the nation’s 55th Certified Community Wildlife Habitat and the third community … Read more

The Life and Death of a Salmon

 |  Nov 10, 2011

This past weekend I was walking along the Green River. I was just outside of Auburn, WA (just south of Seattle) and enjoying the afternoon sun. This section of the … Read more

Wildlife Is the Soul of Our Country

,  |  Nov 9, 2011

Americans love wildlife and we want to make sure that our grandchildren and the generations to come can enjoy it, too. Not only is it part of our treasured natural … Read more