If asked to name a key pollinator in the United States, you’re likely to think first of the honey bee. Native to Europe, honey bees were introduced to North America … Read more
Wildlife Facts

Learn About (Not So) Scary Backyard Wildlife
As the National Wildlife Federation’s naturalist, I’m very excited to be teaching a free online class with our partner Varsity Tutors all about “scary” wildlife species that you might encounter … Read more
Return of Brood X Cicadas
A Short Celebration in the Sun Americans are about to experience a rare phenomenon for the first time in 17 years: the return of Brood X periodical cicadas! Last seen … Read more

Quiz: Can We Guess What Animal You’d Be Based on Your Dinner Plans Tonight?
Plan a three-course meal (with breakfast) and see which animal you’d be! Ready for your next quiz? Click here for more! Read more

5 species in need of EU Due Diligence
EU Policy on Forest Products and Deforestation Tropical forests are hotspots of biodiversity, containing at least two-thirds of all species on Earth. However, these forests, and the wildlife that call … Read more

Quiz: Which Endangered Animal Are You?
Answer six questions to see which endangered animal channels your inner self! Read more amazing blogs about endangered animals! Read more

The Wolf is at Yosemite’s Door
I have lived outside Yosemite National Park for over twenty years and worked in the park for almost a decade. Yosemite is my north star, and I spend every spare … Read more

Creative Solutions Protect Southwest Colorado’s Bighorn Sheep
High in the San Juan range of Southwestern Colorado are some of the highest mountains in the United States including a number of peaks that top 14,000 feet, or “14ers,” … Read more

Mapping Invisible Barriers: A Frontier in Conservation
Humans have impacted and altered landscapes in enumerable ways, but fencing is a significant aspect of our collective footprint that is often overlooked. Fences are so common across the globe … Read more
Quiz: Which Iconic Winter Animal Are You?
Answer seven questions to see which iconic winter animal channels your inner self! Read more amazing winter blogs! Read more