Wildlife Facts

Northern pintails by Larry Hitchens

Ready to Fight the Stealth Attack on Wildlife? Part Two: Northern Pintails

, ,  |  Aug 24, 2011

It’s easy to see why the northern pintail is known as the “greyhound of the air.” A long, slender, small-headed and long-necked duck—propelled by narrow, elongated wings—the sleek pintail seems … Read more

Remembering Ray Anderson’s Legacy to Sustainability

 |  Aug 18, 2011

It is with a heavy heart that I share that our colleague and friend, Ray Anderson, has passed away.  Ray served on the President’s Advisory Council at the National Wildlife … Read more

Ironically Enough, Teddy Roosevelt Thwarted By Wildlife

 |  Aug 17, 2011

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIsxe50rxeU[/youtube] Does this need rational explanation? I feel like maybe it should stand alone as a work of surrealist art. OK, fine: So the Washington Nationals baseball team has a … Read more

Ready to Fight the Stealth Attack on Wildlife? Part One: Polar Bears

, ,  |  Aug 17, 2011

Polar bears may be Arctic icons, but even their animal rock-star status can’t always sway Congress to protect wildlife. Global warming is melting habitat the big white bears depend on … Read more

Polar Bears and Climate Change: The Science Speaks for Itself

,  |  Aug 16, 2011

In the past month, there have been three major stories concerning polar bears: On July 18, wildlife researcher Dr. Charles Monnett was put on suspension by his employer, the U.S. … Read more

25+ Nature and Wildlife Mobile Apps

,  |  Aug 15, 2011

Do you have a smart phone and want to use it to explore nature? The saying, “there’s an app for that,” rings true in this case. I’ve tested out a … Read more

Spirit Bear: The Return of An Elusive Icon

 |  Aug 12, 2011

To the Gitga’at First Nation and the Kitasoo/Xai’xais of Canada it has been taboo to hunt or even speak the name of the elusive spirit bear, or Kermode, for many … Read more

Habitat Restoration: The Key to Saving Our Salmon

, ,  |  Aug 11, 2011

Entering Mount Rainier National Park I am automatically drawn to the White River; its braided, meandering channels flowing down from Emmons Glacier, sweeping through old growth forest, and Mount Rainier … Read more

Changing the World One Backyard at a Time

, , ,  |  Aug 11, 2011

Dave Wasmuth, Sabina Ernst, Anne Stires, Jose German and many National Wildlife Federation volunteers in Montclair, New Jersey are true wildlife rock stars. Over the course of six years, these … Read more

Watching Moose in the Evening

,  |  Aug 10, 2011

Last night a mother moose and calf came wandering by . . . . I felt like I was connected to the whole world. Read more