Wildlife Facts

Maybe Scrub Jays Just Don’t Like the Red Sox

 |  Sep 11, 2009

The other day on my way out of the office, I grabbed a copy of National Wildlife magazine to read on the Metro ride home. There’s a great article about … Read more

Should We Be Worried About Canadian Grizzlies?

 |  Sep 11, 2009

There’s been a lot of talk this week about a sudden salmon shortage in Canada, and how it could affect grizzly bear populations: “What we are learning now from the … Read more

Invasive Species Like Starlings Cost U.S. Billions – Fox News Interview

 |  Sep 9, 2009

Starlings and other invasive exotic species can be more than just an annoyance.  They out-compete native wildlife, cause significant agricultural damage, threaten public safety and ultimately have an enormous economic … Read more

Kathie Lee & a Kangaroo

 |  Sep 2, 2009

The National Wildlife Federation’s David Mizejewski made his regular appearance on NBC’s The Today Show this morning, bringing a kangaroo, a baby tiger, and a desert fox with him: Read more

New Facebook Application Will Let You “Friend” A Mountain Gorilla (For Real)

 |  Aug 31, 2009

Who would have thought you would ever “friend” a gorilla? AFP reports: “Users of the social networking sites Facebook and Twitter will be able to “befriend” rare Ugandan mountain gorillas … Read more

The Snow Leopard: So Much More Than An Operating System

 |  Aug 31, 2009

Apple’s newest system upgrade brings attention to one of the most majestic large cats out there, the snow leopard. It would be a shame to know more about Apple’s product … Read more

MSNBC Profiles the Wildlife Center of Virginia

 |  Aug 26, 2009

This video from MSNBC features the National Wildlife Federation’s Doug Inkley: Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy Read more

Migration Begins!

 |  Aug 24, 2009

August is waning and school is about to start.  Even though it’s technically still summer for another whole month, fall migration is already beginning for some species. The change of … Read more

Worldwide Search Is On For 47 “Lost” Bird Species

 |  Aug 22, 2009

A group of wildlife experts is hoping that some feared-extinct bird species may have actually escaped extinction.  The search is on. The Independent reports: “BirdLife International is launching a global attempt … … Read more

Unusual Occurrence: Whale Sharks Off Alabama Coast

 |  Aug 18, 2009

Whale sharks, the largest of all fish, are rarely spotted and when they are — it is in deep water.  So what brings them to Alabama? Ben Raines at AL.com reports: “But … Read more