Wildlife Facts

Ohio activists rally for clean air

Taking It To The Streets

NWF and Ohio clean air advocates from across the state gathered outside the Columbus, Ohio office of Congressman Steve Stivers this week to protest his recent vote to decimate the … Read more

Jewelers Value Wildlife Over Gold

Two foreign corporations propose building the largest gold and copper mine in North America (ironically named the Pebble Mine) in the headwaters of Bristol Bay, Alaska. Recognizing that a mine … Read more

International Polar Bear Day: 13 Things You May Not Know about Polar Bears

In honor of International Polar Bear Day, which falls each year on February 27th, here are a few things about the celebrated bruin that may amaze and amuse you: The … Read more

BP Starts to Cut and Run, Leaving Death Behind

It’s been a bad month in the Gulf of Mexico. Last week BP decided to stop playing nice.  Ken Feinberg, who the oil giant chose to run its compensation fund … Read more

Virginia’s Cold Water Streams Dealt a Major Blow

Virginia’s treasured cold water streams and associated fisheries and wildlife have just been dealt a major blow while the coal lobby won a huge victory in the General Assembly with … Read more

Paying Through the Nose for Climate Change

The sinus-ly challenged have another season to sneeze through as winter sniffles make way for springtime allergies. Over 50 million Americans suffer from allergies, and that number is only getting … Read more

NWF Executive Committee Meeting held in Atlanta

This guest post is written by Christopher Guadian, Senior Manager of the Southeast Regional Center at the National Wildlife Federation. NWF’s Executive Committee held their annual winter meeting on Jan. … Read more

Dolphins swim next to oil booms

Breaking: Spike in Baby Dolphin Deaths in Gulf of Mexico (Updated)

Since the first days of the Gulf oil disaster, the National Wildlife Federation has been warning that it takes years to assess the full impacts of a catastrophic oil spill. … Read more

National Drink Wine Day: Climate Change Putting the Squeeze on Grapes

Valentine’s Day may have passed, but wine lovers have another reason to celebrate. Just in time for the weekend, Friday February 18 is National Drink Wine Day. But, if you’re … Read more

brown marmorated stink bug nymph

Stink Bugs, Stink Bugs Everywhere

The name says it all. Stink bugs. Some stink bugs species are native to North America and their populations are kept in check by their natural predators.   That’s no … Read more