When we think of wildlife shows on TV, we usually expect to see places like the African savannah, the Rocky Mountains, or the Arctic. We don’t expect to see Oklahoma, … Read more
Wildlife Facts
Dwindling Arctic Sea Ice Forces 10,000 Walruses Ashore
When we discuss sea ice here at NWF, we’re usually talking about polar bears. But this month, the annual loss of sea ice in the Arctic is affecting another marine … Read more
The Wildlife Benefits of Acorns and Oaks
The time of year has come during which, when I’m reading in the evening in the silence of my home, I hear a sharp thwack! on the roof, followed by … Read more
Native Shrubs for Fall Color and Wildlife Benefits
I used to relish the brilliant red rush of color that burning bush provides in the fall. I planted several in my yard and had one I could see through my front door sidelight that was dazzling … Read more
Sleeping Animals that are as Shutdown as the Government
While our government is still hibernating, I wanted to highlight some fascinating ways wildlife “shutdown”. 8 Random Facts About Animal “Shutdowns” 1. Eastern box turtles spend nights concealed in a shallow depression … Read more
Weekly News Roundup- October 11, 2013
What’s happening at National Wildlife Federation this week? Everyone is affected by the shutdown. Read these blogs to find out how the shutdown can affect you and your community. Environmental … Read more
Will BP’s Fines Help Dolphins in the Gulf?
Bottlenose dolphins are dying in unprecedented numbers in the region affected by the BP oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico. Dolphins in the most heavily oiled areas are suffering … Read more
The Government Shutdown and the Great Outdoors
Take a look at how the Government Shutdown is taking a toll on our wilderness and wildlife. For more, check out: What the Shutdown Means for Wildlife. Urge Congress to … Read more
It’s Shutdown Season: As hunting seasons open across the country, Congress is shutting it down
The fall is undeniably my favorite time of year. The sweltering summer is fading, the shadows are getting longer, leaves are turning Technicolor – and, most importantly for me, hunting … Read more
Weekly News Roundup- October 4, 2013
What’s happening at National Wildlife Federation this week? Government shutdown spells trouble for wildlife, but it also spells trouble for you! Coal is continuing to play dirty. Read about the … Read more
