Wildlife Facts

Teaming With Wildlife – Sportsmen and Women Speaking Up for Wildlife

 |  Feb 26, 2010

By Larry J. Schweiger I was privileged to join with 20 of National Wildlife Federation’s state affiliates and many others on Wednesday night in Washington DC to celebrate Teaming with … Read more

“Teaming With Wildlife” Honors Congressional Champions

 |  Feb 25, 2010

Last night in the Hart Senate Office Building, the Teaming With Wildlife coalition hosted a reception to celebrate some of the past year’s top achievements — and look ahead to … Read more

Do You Have A Favorite Animal Olympian?

 |  Feb 23, 2010

By Larry J. Schweiger I’ve been enjoying the Olympics this week, watching the amazing physical abilities, grace and beauty of the Olympic athletes. But for wildlife, their strength, speed and … Read more

Animal Olympians – Part 4

 |  Feb 23, 2010

Here’s the fourth installment in our Animal Olympians series.  Don’t forget to tune in to my next appearance on the Today Show tomorrow, February 24, where I’ll be bringing some … Read more

Animal Olympians – Part 3

 |  Feb 22, 2010

The third installment of animals with phenomenal physical abilities in celebration of the Olympics (don't miss part one and part two). Spotted Hyena, Least Weasel and Tasmanian DevilSpotted hyenas have … Read more

Some Recommended Nature Reading

 |  Feb 19, 2010

By mid-February, even die-hard fans of winter are dreaming of getting outside into warmer weather.  Here is a list of some of my favorite nature and wildlife-related books to help … Read more

Do Your Kids Draw? Enter Their Masterpieces in the Endangered Species Day Art Contest

 |  Feb 18, 2010

Do you know a child who loves to play outside and learn about nature? Do your kids draw amazing pictures of animals, birds, fish or plants? Join the Endangered Species … Read more

Animal Olympians – Part 2

 |  Feb 18, 2010

The second in our series on animals with gold-medal-worthy abilities in celebration of the Olympics. Lynx and Snowshoe HareWhen it comes to ability to navigate deep snows, it’s anyone’s guess … Read more

Animal Olympians – Part 1

 |  Feb 16, 2010

The Olympics have begun!  While human Olympians have amazing physical abilities, for wild animals, strength, speed, agility and endurance mean more than just medals, they are a matter of survival.  … Read more

You Can Help The Great Backyard Bird Count

,  |  Feb 13, 2010

 The weekend of February 12 through the 15th marks the Great Backyard Bird Count, a nationwide effort by many distinguished organizations concerned with wild birds in the U.S. The sponsors … Read more