Wildlife Facts

Video: Handling Hawks in an Urban Habitat

Residents of the Washington, DC area have watched in wonder over the last few decades as hawks have slowly returned to the area. There was even a “scandal” a couple … Read more

Part 2: 10 Tips for Keeping Mosquitoes at Bay

Read Part 1 here… Remove unnecessary standing water around your home. Typical hot-beds for mosquito reproduction are clogged gutters, flower-pot drainage dishes, children’s play equipment, tarps and any debris that … Read more

Nearly Extinct Frog Is Rediscovered

It is always god news for wildlife lovers to learn that a lost species is not lost at all. Inland News.com “For the first time in nearly 50 years, a … Read more

Meet The Giant Coconut Crab

On certain Pacific Islands there is a species of land crab that is quite large. They are slow moving, generally nocturnal and remain hidden during the day to emerge at … Read more

Mosquitoes, Part 1

It’s Mosquito Time! Summer is the prime time for one of our least favorite insects: mosquitoes.  With the wet spring and early summer in many parts of the country, mosquito … Read more

The American Crow Is One Smart Bird

Crows are interesting and smart. How much?  Now there is a question. Blane Klemek, of the Bemidji Pioneer reports: “An interesting part of crows’ behavior is their sense of community … Read more

California Earthquake Causes Massive Squid Wash-Up

A recent California earthquake beached numerous squid causing public alarm. San Diego News report: “Dozens of dazed Humboldt squid, which were roughly three- to four-feet long and weighed close to … Read more

A Birthday Wish for NWF’s Resident Social Media Guru

A few of us at the National Wildlife Federation wanted to take a moment to give a shout out to our resident Social Media Outreach Coordinator, Danielle Brigida. If you … Read more

The Gaze of a Gray Whale

Fantastic article from this weekend’s New York Times magazine on the history of the relationship between whales and people. One of the many great stories: And then, within moments, the … Read more

Two-Minute Video: An AZ. Man Who Feeds Thousands of Hummingbirds (In A Day)

Jesse Hendrix has a ranch in Arizona along the migration route for many species of hummingbirds.  During the peak of migration, as many as 9,000 hummers will visit him in … Read more