Until a few months ago, if someone said the word “bee,” I’d immediately picture the familiar black-and-yellow-striped honeybee or perhaps a big, fuzzy bumblebee—both regular summer visitors to the flowers … Read more
Wildlife Facts
Endangered Species Designation Offers Diamond Darter a Chance to Shine On
The diamond darter (Crystallaria cincotta), a tiny fish that has faced serious threats, will now be protected under the Endangered Species Act, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced late … Read more
Celebrating one of Nature’s Greatest Engineers: The Martinez Beaver Festival
People line the small footbridge bridge that crosses Alhambra Creek in downtown Martinez, eagerly scouting the water for a look at the city’s star attraction. One young girl starts pointing … Read more
Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtles Scramble to the Sea
Ever think the closest you might get to seeing a baby sea turtle would be watching Finding Nemo? Well, during the summer in South Texas, hatchling releases at Padre Island … Read more
Victory for Orcas in the Fight Against Coal!
Folks, it’s time to break out the champagne because your efforts in July have brought us much closer to greater protections for wild orcas! Last week, Whatcom County in the … Read more
9 “Amazing” Nature Photos
What makes a photo amazing? The animal, the behavior, natural phenomena and even the photographer’s story of snagging that moment can be captivating. For over 40 years, photographers of all … Read more
Bears at the Back Door in Albuquerque
When it comes to living in the West, it’s all about water. When there isn’t any, we start to see problems: bigger and more frequent wildfires, fights over water rights, … Read more
A Mountain Lion in Hollywoodland: Does Los Angeles Appreciate Its Wild Animals?
National Park Service biologist Jeff Sikich stands among a stand of chaparral and mountain mahogany on the edge of a parking lot adjacent to the famed Griffith Observatory. People casually … Read more
Weekly News Roundup- July 26, 2013
What’s happening at National Wildlife Federation this week? Another Gulf oil rig explosion, another wake up call. Read the blog post about the incident and what it means for the … Read more
Dolphins Call Each Other Out by Their Names
Although we don’t talk to dolphins, we are learning more about how they communicate with one another. A recent study released by the University of St. Andrews in Scotland gives evidence … Read more
