Wildlife Facts

Raccoon kits. Credit: Debra Milne

Spring (Baby) Fever

Spring is a time of renewal, and nowhere is this more evident than in the emergence of baby animals. As the weather warms and flowers bloom, countless species begin their … Read more

Manatees: The Mermaids of the Sea

National Wildlife Federation teams up with LG Electronics (LG) for an ongoing campaign to highlight vulnerable and endangered species. This April, LG’s Time Square display spotlights the West Indian Manatee. … Read more

On the Hunt: Southern Resident Killer Whales Hunger for Vanishing Salmon

When Tahlequah—a Southern Resident killer whale who led the news when she carried her dead calf for 17 days in 2018—began carrying another dead calf earlier this year, it was … Read more

Weather is Warming, Look Out for Rattlers

Rattlesnakes are one of the most iconic groups of North American snakes due to the characteristic “rattle” found at the tip of their tails. Did you ever wonder what makes … Read more

Making Sense of Butterfly Declines

Butterflies have been in the news lately. In December 2024 the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced the proposed listing of the monarch butterfly as a threatened species under the … Read more

2025 Critter Craziness

If you’re a wildlife lover, you know March brings the start of spring when animals begin to come out of hibernation. However, if you’re a sports fan, March brings basketball, … Read more

Canada Lynx. Credit: Laura Lorman

QUIZ: Wildlife Migration Threats

Wildlife are facing many different kinds of threats—a major one being threats to migration patterns. From Canada lynx to greater sage-grouse, how well do you know wildlife migration habits and … Read more

Monarch butterfly perches on a flower.

Monarchs: The Traveling Butterfly

National Wildlife Federation teams up with LG Electronics (LG) for an ongoing campaign to highlight vulnerable and endangered species. This February, LG’s Time Square display spotlights the monarch butterfly. The video brings … Read more

A wolf walks near grass and brush.

Protecting the Red Wolf: The Most Endangered Wolf in the World

National Wildlife Federation teams up with LG Electronics (LG) for an ongoing campaign to highlight vulnerable and endangered species. In December, LG featured the Red Wolf, the most endangered wolf in the … Read more

Three black bears sit near a garden.

Awake in Winter: How Climate Change is Disrupting Black Bear Hibernation

Imagine stepping outside on a crisp winter morning and spotting a black bear rummaging through your trash can. Snow blankets the ground, and the air is chilly—conditions we associate with … Read more