As the second phase of the civil trial over the Gulf oil disaster continues, we are hearing much discussion over exactly how many barrels of oil were released into the … Read more
Wildlife Facts
First Flooding, Now an Unnatural Disaster — the Shutdown — Plagues Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado communities are still assessing all the damage from September’s deadly flooding that destroyed or damaged tens of thousands of homes and wiped out roads and highways. People in the … Read more
Wildlife Battle: Team Butterfly vs. Team Hummingbird
Today is National Butterfly and Hummingbird Day. That’s a lot to handle in 24 hours. Here’s your chance to show your support for #TeamButterfly or #TeamHummingbird (only the brave will … Read more
A Quest to See the Largest Terrestrial Salamander in the World
A note from Beth: California Conservation Corp crew members and their leader John Griffith have embraced NWF’s Certified Wildlife Habitat program and certified their Ukiah campus, with plans of doing … Read more
The Latest Dirty Coal Threat to Endangered Orcas
As another proposal for a massive coal export terminal in the Pacific Northwest barrels through the review and approval process, officials are hearing a force of voices from across the … Read more
Art Inspired By Nature: Beautiful Vectorfunk Wildlife
Art and design can communicate the beauty of nature and wildlife in such vibrant ways. The following series is created by the talented and prolific artist Matt W. Moore who produces detailed … Read more
What the Government Shutdown Means for Wildlife
As of midnight last night, after the failure of Congress to pass a continuing resolution to fund the government, the government has officially shutdown. What does this mean for conservation? We don’t … Read more
The Farm Bill Expires Today, and So Do Wildlife Protections
While most people are probably aware of the looming potential government shutdown, there is another deadline today that is getting much less attention: the Farm Bill expires. So what does … Read more
Weekly News Roundup- September 27, 2013
What’s happening at National Wildlife Federation this week? It’s flu season for ‘ewe.’ For bighorn sheep in Montana, communicable diseases-including pneumonia-are a huge problem. Plant your own “Mother Willow!” Help … Read more
Can We Prevent Bighorn Sheep from Contracting Pneumonia? With Your Help, Yes!
For bighorn sheep in Montana, communicable diseases—including pneumonia—are a huge problem. The diseases are highly contagious and often fatal, leading to slow and painful deaths. The situation is complicated because scientists … Read more
