My maternal grandmother passed away on Tuesday. She was 92—born the same day the Allies beat back German forces in the Battle of Amiens during World War I. I had … Read more
Wildlife Facts
Video – Veteran Lake Erie angler urges swift action to keep Asian carp out of the Great Lakes
The federal government is holding a series of hearings on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ plan for keeping Asian carp out of the Great Lakes. I was at the … Read more
Looking for An Excuse to Party? Here is a Squirrely One
Celebrate National Squirrel Appreciation Day on January 21, 2011 by giving these furry friends something to munch on as they scrounge for winter food sources. Read more
Five Tips for Fun and Easy Backyard and Balcony Birding
People will sometimes put out a bird feeder and a bird bath and almost immediately see a variety of feathered friends arrive. In time, many of these birds will seem … Read more
Bird of the Week: Bald Eagle
National symbol of the United States, the bald eagle also is an extraordinary conservation success story. Some wildlife experts estimate that when the first Europeans arrived on the continent, between 250,000 … Read more
Cougar Cub Attacks Buffet Table
This year, National Wildlife Federation is celebrating our 75th anniversary of protecting wildlife and connecting people with nature. Yesterday, we had a staff party to celebrate this major milestone. As … Read more
Feds say invasive species can move between Great Lakes, Mississippi River system at numerous sites
Federal officials painted a sobering picture Tuesday of the many ways that Asian carp and other invasive species living in the Mississippi River basin could spread to the Great Lakes. … Read more
5 Mass Wildlife Deaths to Really be Worried About
In the last week, we heard news report after news report of mass wildlife die-off events, making it seem like the Apocalypse was drawing near. Birds dropped out of the … Read more
Wildlife CSI: The Feds Investigating the “Aflockalypse” Blackbird Deaths.
In the face of all the recent bird and fish kills in the U.S. and abroad, we thought it might be interesting to learn more about the federal office that … Read more
