Wildlife Facts

Warming World Threatens Penguins, Too

 |  Jan 6, 2009

Remember March of the Penguins? It was truly impressive to me to watch the incredible strength and patience these birds have to make that long, hard journey through the Antarctic … Read more

Wildlife Watch for Bald Eagles this Winter

 |  Dec 31, 2008

Winter can seem like a difficult time to watch for wildlife. Trees have dropped their leaves, a good number of birds have migrated south and many mammals have gone into … Read more

Wildlife Watch with Twitter and Plurk

 |  Dec 5, 2008

No matter where you are, you can participate in Wildlife Watch and let us know about the wildlife and plants you observe. Wildlife Watch is a national, nature watching program … Read more

Share the Road and the Love for Wildlife with Subaru

 |  Dec 4, 2008

Subaru is lending a helping hand to wildlife, by including NWF in their “Share the Love” Campaign. We are very excited to work with them and I’ll be interested to … Read more

5 Things You Should Know About the Wild Turkey

 |  Nov 26, 2008

True Americans The wild turkey is a true American species that is native only to the United States, Canada and Mexico. There are five subspecies found across North America. They … Read more

5 Scary Wildlife Videos You Should Watch

 |  Nov 3, 2008

Even though Halloween is over, it’s always a good time scare yourself and learn about fascinating species.  I figured I could tell you guys about some of the most fascinating … Read more

Join Wildlife Watch and Discover Nature in Your Backyard

 |  Oct 20, 2008

Do you enjoy taking nature walks with your family and watching for local wildlife? Have you spotted an interesting bird at your backyard feeder? Are you an amateur nature photographer? … Read more

Fall Migration Update!

 |  Oct 17, 2008

Fall is here and across the country migration is in full swing. But birds aren’t the only creatures to migrate south in the fall. Some species of butterflies and dragonflies … Read more

MU Researchers Find that Submerged Oak Trees Store Carbon 2,000 Years Longer

, ,  |  Aug 26, 2008

The role that forests play in climate conditions is vast and complex, including conversion of carbon dioxide into oxygen, stabilization of coastlines and open terrain, shade provision, and the reflection … Read more

7 Reasons Bats are Just as Cool as Batman

 |  Jul 22, 2008

Batman, the hero of Gotham and star of The Dark Knight, is a good guy faced with intense obstacles that sometimes make him an enemy in the eyes of his … Read more