We are so pleased to share the news that Andy Buchsbaum, National Wildlife Federation’s Vice President of Conservation Action, is the recipient of the 2015 Helen & William Milliken Distinguished … Read more
Wildlife Facts
The Scoop on Wildlife Poo Stories of 2015
I’ve noticed a surprising number of wildlife-related poop science and news for the last several months. From slightly silly to impressive scientific discoveries, it seems we’re brimming with stories of … Read more
Missoula’s Clark Fork School Plants Trees for Wildlife
Missoula’s annual UnPlug and Play Week, hosted by Let’s Move! Missoula, aims to reconnect kids and their families with nature and outdoor activity. Working with National Wildlife Federation’s Missoula-based Wildlife … Read more
Urban Wildlife: Ranger Rick and P22 Kayak the LA River
People driving over the Burbank Bridge in Los Angeles on Friday might have noticed something strange: a raccoon and a mountain lion kayaking down the Los Angeles River. When people … Read more
Sunrise and Sunset Photos Capture Stunning Wildlife Silhouettes
A few nights ago I was walking home along a trail. The sun was setting, and the foliage on either side of me was rather dense. As I entered a … Read more
Big Hurdles for Greater Sage Grouse
The image of a barbed wire fence stretching across a field of prairie grasses and sage brush has been the inspiration for paintings, poems, and the general allure of the … Read more
16 Photographs of Animals Caught in the Rain
Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, I cherished moments caught in the rain. I’d toss on a jacket and continue on my way. I still view rainy days as an opportunity to experience the … Read more
No More Butting Heads: NWF’s Adopt a Wildlife Acre Program Protects Key Habitat For Bighorn Sheep
The National Wildlife Federation’s most recent Adopt-A-Wildlife-Acre work has focused on resolving conflicts between bighorn sheep and domestic sheep that graze on public lands in Wyoming, Idaho and Montana. Domestic … Read more
Natural Navigation: Taking Pointers from Wildlife Travelers
“Starting Route…” Imagine never needing to hear those two words again – to know how to get around a campsite or trail without needing a GPS or map. How great … Read more
U.S. Sheep Station in Conflict with Wildlife
Yellowstone National Park and the surrounding national forests and wilderness areas of central Idaho are some of the nation’s wildest country. Two of the greatest wildlife habitats in this region … Read more
