Migration—it’s not just for the birds
Herds of large mammals migrate too—like these caribou.READ MORE
A primer on key conservation terms & topics
Herds of large mammals migrate too—like these caribou.READ MORE
People have been releasing non-native wildlife into new lands for centuries. Invasive species—READ MORE
All of us care deeply about wildlife. In fact, renowned ecologist E.O. Wilson believed that we humans have an innate need to connect with wildlife—it’s called biophilia.READ MORE
Game warden, conservation officer, wildlife ranger, jägermeister (no, not that one), game scout . . . all serve us by enforcing wildlife laws and promoting conservation (above: Michigan Conservation Officer Anna Cullen). The job includes—READ MORE
Subsistence hunting means harvesting wildlife for survival. From Alaska to northern Canada and Europe (including Greenland, above) and in rural Africa, Asia and Oceania, many people still rely on wildlife for food, clothing, income and cultural identity.READ MORE
A keystone species is an animal whose actions shape its ecosystem to the benefit of other species too. Without its keystone species, an ecosystem might not survive. Examples include:READ MORE
The American bison (pronounced “buy-son”) is the national mammal of the US. Bison and buffalo look alike, but buffalo are wild cattle native to Africa and Asia; bison are wild cattle native to Europe and North America.READ MORE
In a world fragmented by development, even wars, wildlife habitat corridors are critical for species survival. Habitat corridors benefit wild creatures by:READ MORE
Wildlife have developed effective defense strategies to avoid being eaten.