A fish out of water is more than an expression along the Mississippi and Missouri river basins – it’s also a threat to people and wildlife. Asian carp are an … Read more
Wildlife Facts
Options for “Restoring” Great Lakes Water Levels are Limited
The release of a report by the International Upper Great Lakes Study Board today could have a direct impact on Great Lakes water levels and the overall health of its … Read more
Plodding action on critical issues threatens Great Lakes
A recent report on Michigan Public Radio asked a simple question, one that produced a disturbing answer. The question: Why does it take 40 years to clean up a river? … Read more
Hard Rock Music Soothes the Savage Beast
Even sharks like to rock out from time to time. An Australian tour boat operator says great white sharks have a fondness for music as agressive as they are. The animals … Read more
[Video] Don’t Let Mercury Silence the Loons’ Call
Have you ever heard a Common Loon yodel? What about hoot, wail or tremolo? Not sure what a tremolo is? Or let’s rewind—not even sure what a Common Loon is? … Read more
Wildlife-Watching at Night: Five Species You May Spot in Your Backyard
Welcome to June 2011—a month that has been designated Great Outdoors Month by President Barack Obama and by dozens of states across the country. Here at the National Wildlife Federation, we’re gearing … Read more
Weekly News Roundup – May 27, 2011
Want to know what National Wildlife Federation was up to this week? Here is a recap of the week’s National Wildlife Federation news: Obama Takes Two Big Steps Towards Making … Read more
SIGN UP – Tar Sands Dangers to Draw Thousands in Virtual Town Hall
Award winning journalist and author Andrew Nikiforuk will speak to thousands of concerned conservationists in a virtual town hall meeting next week. He’ll discuss the disastrous repercussions for wildlife and NWF … Read more
