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Uniting all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in a rapidly changing world.
Joined April 2007
#BecauseOfBlackBirdersWeek, the National Wildlife Federation is expanding its Conservation Fellowship & Intern Programs to create opportunities dedicated specifically for young biologists of color (students & recent grads) to help more #BlackBirders launch careers in conservation.
We're back! Sorta. we've had so many message from people, so we thought it would be great to keep track of them all. use the hashtag #BecauseOfBlackBirdersWeek to tell us what this week has meant to you #BlackBirdersWeek #BlackAFinSTEM.
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On his first trip to Africa, in the first hour of the first day, photographer Jacques-André Dupont spotted this baby baboon in a tree, where it played for 30 solid minutes. #NaturePhotographyDay
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Settling in for a long winter’s nap, a polar bear cub curls close to its sleeping mother on the snowy edge of Kaktovic, Alaska, along the Beaufort Sea. Read how photographer Missy Mandel captured this special moment: #NaturePhotographyDay
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Senators @ChuckGrassley, @SenJoniErnst, @SenatorSinema, & @SenMcSallyAZ — wildlife and people alike needed your vote to block the Trump @EPA's #DirtyPowerScam. Now it will go into effect and bring more pollution and worsened climate change. What is your plan to #ActOnClimate?
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For 58 years, National Wildlife Magazine have delighted readers with photographers’ stories on how they capture perfect moments. Join us in celebrating #NaturePhotographyDay with some of our favorite featured photos from over the years.
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Please, Bear with Us! 🐻. How can you not love bears? Tell us your favorite part about them! #BearAppreciationPost . These photos were taken in Katmai National Park and Preserve in Southern Alaska. 📸: NPS/Lian Law
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👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Yesterday, a ballot measure we proudly supported was passed in FL! . It re-establishes funding for Conservation Collier, a successful program that buys natural land to protect water quality & water resources, provide flood protection, & preserve valuable wildlife habitat.
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Amateur nature photographer Nilza Rivera and her niece, Jashly, were standing on a pier near a bridge over Florida's Tampa Bay when they spotted the ethereal bird walking along the bridge's span, before taking flight. #NaturePhotographyDay
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It’s National #ArborDay 🌳🌲. Today marks the 150th anniversary of Arbor Day! Planting native trees where they’re needed most is more critical than ever for birds and all of America’s wildlife. From seed to dirt, trees are an important element of the landscape for wildlife.💚
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A new map that shows every tree in the U.S. http://t.co/due77hk0XQ
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Happy #NationalPumpkinDay 🎃! After Halloween, don't trash your pumpkins: there are several ways to recycle them with wildlife and your garden in mind. Learn more:
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Today ALL entrance fees waived at national parks, refuges, forests & public lands managed by @BLMNational. Enjoy!
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Speckled with morning dew, a tiny anole peeks over the lip of a pitcher plant. The yard is a @NWF Certified Wildlife Habitat®, where photographer Anne Grimes tends ponds & plants that nurture native wildlife. #NaturePhotographyDay #Garden4Wildlife
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In his 8 years as POTUS, Obama protected more natural habitat than any other president. See his conservation legacy:
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BIG NEWS: The @POTUS is expected to announce TODAY that it will move forward with a plan to fully restore environmental protections to @TongassNF in Alaska, one of the world’s largest intact temperate rain forests and home to eagles, wolves, & martens!
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It's #WorldWildlifeDay 🦊🦋🐻. World Wildlife Day celebrates the rich biodiversity of life on our planet. From majestic moose to delicate monarch butterflies to massive black bears, each species is a crucial part of our planet's #biodiversity. 🌍
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@BarkingCat2 @ericisajoke Thanks for bringing the typo to our attention! We can always count on our heroes on the Web 🕸️.
Sure Peter Parker & Miles Morales have spider powers, but how do they compare to the real thing? Different types of spiders have various abilities in our very own universe! #intothespiderverse .
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Huge win for wildlife: Peru just agreed to a zero-deforestation agreement. The Peruvian #Amazon is one of the world’s most biologically diverse areas & this agreement will help the chestnut-eared aracari & other species thrive in their natural habitat.
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Wild public lands across the US are home to countless wildlife—like these 5 endangered species who need our help:
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Did you know opossums act like little vacuum cleaners when it comes to ticks? With a single opossum hoovering up & killing an estimated 5,000 ticks in a season, it's important to protect habitat for this helpful species.
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Merry Christmas! Please enjoy this vintage Ranger Rick greeting and thank you for all you do for wildlife!
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Looking every bit the extraterrestrial, this antlered fly is an earthly being from Ecuador—yet it proved elusive for Canadian entomologist Gil Wizen. Read how he captured this incredible photograph: #NaturePhotographyDay
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“I was trying to capture a particularly bright moon & almost ran into this spider. It was late October & this made a good Halloween shot!”
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After 131 years, bison return to the Wind River Reservation in Wyoming, helping restore an ecosystem & heal the past
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I’m Walking Here 🦌. A male Roosevelt elk struts past a group of female elk grazing. 🏞️. Named after President Theodore Roosevelt, Roosevelt #elk are a #conservation success story in the rain #forests of the Pacific #Northwest. ✅ #wildlife #nature . 📽️: BLM Oregon/Washington
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Did you know there are only four big cats that can roar: lion, tiger, leopard and jaguar! Celebrate #InternationalCatDay2018 by learning more big cat facts:
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Rusty patched bumble bee—whose population has declined 87%—is now listed as endangered. Here's 4 ways you can help:
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DYK opossums act like vacuum cleaners when it comes to ticks? A single opossum can hoover up and kill as many as 4,000 ticks per week! They will also catch & eat cockroaches, rats & mice – in addition to consuming dead animals of all types. Learn more:
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8 million TONS of plastic end up in the ocean yearly. Say no to plastic bags, bottles & straws. #worldoceansday
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What's the difference between reindeer and caribou? 🦌. Caribou and reindeer are the same species & share the same scientific name, Rangifer tarandus. Caribou are what the species is called in North America, & reindeer are what they are called in Eurasia. 📸Chelsea Arnold/USFWS
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1st buffalo calf born on Wind River Reservation in 130+ years after 10 animals were released in 10/16 by the Eastern Shoshone Tribe and NWF
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Need an #ElectionDay break? Here's an adorable polar bear cub to brighten your day! (Don't forget to keep wildlife in mind when you #vote)
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#EndangeredSpeciesDay reminds us to protect our nation's wildlife in peril. See which species you are in this quiz:
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Ecologists have discovered whale calves “whisper” to their mothers through intimate grunts & squeaks. Here's why:
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Merry Christmas! Please enjoy this vintage Ranger Rick greeting and thank you for all you do for wildlife!
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The U.S. now stands as the only country saying they will not follow through with the climate agreement. With millions of Americans calling for action on climate, we must stand alongside the global community and fight for action and progressive leadership!
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We're calling on our leaders in Congress to take action for all wildlife — monarch butterflies, swift fox, moose, eastern meadowlarks, and so many other species that are on the brink — by passing the Recovering America's Wildlife Act. Please join us!
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A group of Black women were peacefully hiking in Colorado—until another group of recreationists called the sheriff. This incident illustrates one of the ways that racial discrimination prevents safe, equitable, & enjoyable access to the outdoors.
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Please be aware while driving & slow down for wild animals. #drivesafe
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Moths just aren't as popular as butterflies but they certainly should be! Both belong to the large order of insects, Lepidoptera, which refers to the tiny scales covering most moth and butterfly wings. Here are a few that give butterflies some competition:
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Dandelion Dreams 🐻💭. "I was enjoying hiking in the mid-day sun in the summer, and so was this black bear. He was munching his way through the dandelions.". Runner-Up Winner 🏅 | 📷: Sarah Koonce. @Garden4Wildlife 2022 Photo Contest Winners 📲:
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Today 10 bison were released on the Eastern Shoshone tribal lands of the Wind River Reservation! TY for your support
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DYK when squirrels feel threatened, they run away in a zigzag pattern. This is a useful strategy to predators. Unfortunately, it doesn’t work so well on cars. Consider slowing down and giving squirrels a brake! More squirrel facts: #SquirrelAppreciationDay
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Settling in for a long winter’s nap, a polar bear cub curls close to its sleeping mother on the snowy edge of Kaktovic, AK. Photographer Missy Mandel was captivated by the numerous bears waiting for the ice to freeze so they can head out to hunt for seals.
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Happy #ArborDay! Our Ten Favorite Trees for Wildlife: http://t.co/nAW1Dzl8RL
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Will wolves howl at tonight's full moon? It's called the "Full Wolf Moon" in their honor 🌕
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L.A. mountain lions face death & inbreeding from lack of habitat & dangerous freeways. Help reconnect the ecosystem!
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Beavers are 1 of few animals that transform a habitat. Now they're helping restore parched ecosystems in the West:
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🚨 @DebHaalandNM has been confirmed as the next @Interior Secretary 🚨. Her historic confirmation is important for Indigenous communities and for conserving #publiclands which are vital for clean water, wildlife habitat, & outdoor recreation. #ConfirmHaaland
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From our family of wildlife enthusiasts to yours, #HappyNewYear! Thank you for all of your support & grateful to have you by our side as we continue our fight for wildlife into 2019.
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“Alaska stands as a beacon, a statement that there is yet in the world a place of permanent, natural magnificence.”
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This pair of king penguins certainly speaks to our idea of a couple. Beverly Houwing captured this moment that looks like they are holding hands as they walk along the beach at St. Andrew’s Bay on South Georgia Island. More cute photos for #ValentinesDay:
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The #DoraMovie is now out in theaters! 🍿.Stars @isabelamoner & Jeff Wahlberg have a message for kids: Make sure to spend a #GreenHour outside—just like Dora! Thank you to the cast, @ParamountPics & @WaldenMedia for their help in getting families outside:
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This. Is. Not. Normal: In 20 years, populations of monarch butterflies have fallen 90%. Monarchs and other at risk species need our help — please take action right away:
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Did you know a child's stress level can fall within minutes of seeing green spaces? In addition to being a stress relief, nature can also serve as a haven for kids feeling the pressures of school, family, and social demands. Learn about "green" benefits:
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After plucking a long-stemmed flower from an alpine meadow, this plump pika scampered to a perch and nibbled away, devouring the entire snack bottom to top. Read more about the photographer who snapped this pika pic:
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"We need to recognize that insect activity in a yard is good. Fewer than 2% are pests. We should be a little more accepting of chewed leaves. The plants will survive." - Naturalist @dmizejewski . With many insects in decline, see how your garden can help:
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MT @RangerRickMag Happy #NationalMothWeek - a beautiful Cecropia moth to brighten your day.
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MT @RangerRick A Sally Lightfoot crab can walk on water. It moves so quickly that it doesn't sink! #FunFactFriday
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Right now, pregnant polar bears are digging dens in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. But a measure before Congress would open up part of the Refuge to the devastation of oil and gas drilling. We’re fighting back, please join us!
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Once widespread, the medium-sized ferret is now 1 of our most endangered mammals. Our public lands are key for their chance of recovery.
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Now — when all Americans are rightly focused on their health & safety — is the wrong time for @EPA to make the ill-advised decision to relax #publichealth & environmental protections. This is dangerous for people & wildlife.
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Native bees depend on native plants for pollen & nectar. Learn how you can help w/ these 11 superstar plants 💮🐝
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Photographer Marie Read sat for hours in a blind to capture the beautiful shot. She has authored books on birds, lectures on bird-friendly gardening & teaches how to transform yards into bird havens. One of her tips: “Don’t clear away dead flowers."
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The number of companies stepping up to help protect the Brazilian Cerrado, the world's most biologically-rich savanna, has nearly TRIPLED, signaling hope for its wildlife. #CerradoManifesto #WEF18 .@tfa2020 PR: .Learn More:
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You know Dasher and Prancer and Donner and Blitzen… but did you know reindeer have specialized, adapted noses that help warm the air they breathe before it enters their lungs? Check out more fun, festive facts:
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We should all celebrate opossums! (Yep, you read that right) See how they tackle ticks & lyme disease in our yards:
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Happy #NationalWildlifeWeek! Our #UrbanWildlife program ranked America’s 100 largest cities based on their commitment to wildlife-friendly policies, and we’re so excited to honor the nation’s Top 10 Cities for Wildlife:
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MT @RangerRickMag Manatees are often called sea cows, but the gentle giants are actually related to elephants. More:
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Put down that rake. Leave those leaves. Wildlife will thank you! Here's 6 reasons to avoid yard work this fall:
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The Great American Outdoors Act passes in the U.S. House!. The bill will permanently fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund (#LWCF) and provide money for deferred maintenance projects at national parks, forests, wildlife refuges, & other #publiclands.
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Thank you to each and every veteran for your service and sacrifice!
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New evidence of lynx in southern Vermont is a huge win! But will they stay as the temperature rises? Learn more:
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January is Bald Eagle Watch Month! Check out these 10 places to see eagles this winter: http://t.co/akzwwo3yEb
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Please be aware while driving & slow down for wild animals this weekend. http://t.co/wfZ70C4qxk.
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Looks like this bear knows the tradition of jumping into a fresh, new year. 🐻 Happy New Year! 🎉
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Remember to share the beach & ocean with wild animals that call it home: http://t.co/pk1leOQqfI
#WorldOceansDay
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Today, 1/3 of all wildlife species in the U.S. are at increased risk of extinction. Over 100 bird species, almost 1/2 of freshwater fish species & amphibians, and nearly 1 in 5 mammals face challenges to survival. Pitch in now & your gift will be MATCHED!
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Prefer fun facts about Superb Owls over watching the #Superbowl? Learn about owls that need you on their team! 🦉. Congress can support recovery of these owls & other wildlife by passing conservation legislation like the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act. #RecoverWildlife
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Providing water for drinking and bathing is a great way to attract beautiful and interesting birds to your yard. Here are 4 different water features that we offer:
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A rain-drenched black bear graces an old-growth stand in Alaska’s Tongass National Forest, part of Earth’s largest temperate rainforest and a globally significant carbon store.
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Rolling back Clean Water Act could have devastating impacts on fish, wildlife & our recreation economy. Take action!
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Did you know there are less than 40 remaining red wolves in the wild? Read our blog to learn more about how you can help this species!
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RT @USFWSRefuges First new ocelot den in 20 years discovered at Laguna Atascosa Natl #WildlifeRefuge in south Texas
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While photographing in Colombia’s Valle del Cauca forests, Kristhian Castro spotted this neotropical ant feeding on the nectar glands of a cactus flower. #NaturePhotographyDay
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#NationalBirdDay 🦅🦉🐦. An American kestrel rests on the bushes in Clinton, Utah. Birds | 📷 Jami Bollschweiler . National Wildlife Magazine's 2021 Photo Contest Honorable Mentions 📲: #wildlife #birds #nationalbirdday #wildlifephotography
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Sec. Zinke’s legacy will be defined by millions of acres of public lands degraded, monuments decimated, & scientific expertise marginalized. We look forward to working with a new @Interior Secretary who values our wildlife heritage & sound management of our natural resources.
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"We respectfully request that @EPAScottPruitt resign or be removed from office. The American people simply cannot have confidence that he will act in the best interest of the nation." - @Collin_OMara, @NWF CEO & President.
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We take a moment this Memorial Day to show our gratitude to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
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Coyotes are quick, reaching speeds up to 40 mph -- more on wily coyotes: http://t.co/4XkKw3Iu0Z via @RangerRickMag
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Boy-zshan Bi-den is Shoshone for Buffalo Return. The Shoshone tribe, the National Wildlife Federation, and other organizations are working to bring bison back to the Wind River Indian Reservation after a 130-year absence. Learn more:
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