Valentine’s Day is the traditional holiday for giving away hearts. But how does a healthy human heart—a hollow ball of muscle about the size of a clenched fist that beats … Read more
Wildlife Facts
Experiments in Backyard Nature Photography
If you enjoy wildlife photography, please jump in and comment to share your tips and thoughts about these pictures or backyard birding photography in general. I love photographing wildlife, and … Read more
Experts Fear Displacement of Sharks May Send Shockwaves Through the Gulf
The Gulf oil disaster wreaked havoc on a vast array of species that inhabit the region’s rich waters and coastal ecosystems. While there has been a great deal of focus on … Read more
Should we plug the hole in the St. Clair River?
Two years ago when I started working on the issue of Great Lakes water loss I went to a meeting in Canada. When crossing the border, much to my surprise, … Read more
NWF Celebrates 75th Anniversary on Today Show
As you might know if you’re a regular reader of this blog, National Wildlife Federation is celebrating our 75th Anniversary of inspiring Americans to protect wildlife for our children’s future. … Read more
Polar Bear Swims Nine Days to Find Ice
Yesterday I read a story that broke my heart. The LA Times reported that researchers have tracked a female polar bear that swam for nine days – nonstop — across the Beaufort … Read more
Nebraska Farmers Oppose Keystone XL Pipeline
Recently a colleague of mine Malinda Frevert had the opportunity to travel around the state of Nebraska and speak personally to local farmers and landowners who are concerned about the … Read more
Bird of the Week: Dark-eyed Junco
With snow blanketing much of the East Coast, it’s not surprising that one of the most abundant species now visiting seed feeders in my Washington, DC, Certified Wildlife Habitat® is … Read more
On Groundhog Day: Ten Things to Know about These Surprising Creatures
As we approach Groundhog Day, we thought it would be fun to take a look at some of the remarkable things that are known about these critters. Groundhogs (or woodchucks) … Read more
