Migration—it’s not just for the birds

Herds of large mammals migrate too—like these caribou.READ MORE

Antlers—or Horns?

No, they aren’t the same thing.READ MORE

Invasive Species

People have been releasing non-native wildlife into new lands for centuries. Invasive species—READ MORE

Science v. Emotion in Conservation

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

‘Wildlife Warriors’ —that is, Game Wardens

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

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

Keystone Species

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

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

Wildlife Corridors Threatened In Ukraine

In a world fragmented by development, even wars, wildlife habitat corridors are critical for species survival. Habitat corridors benefit wild creatures by:READ MORE

Gobble, Drum, Boom

Spring bird courtship brings its own unique noisemakers.READ MORE

A Need For Speed

• Able to run at nearly 60 mph, pronghorn outpace any North American land mammal.
• Peregrine falcons stoop (dive) on prey at more than 200 mph.
• The fastest mammal? Mexican free-tailed bats can fly at 100 mph.

Defending against predators

Wildlife have developed effective defense strategies to avoid being eaten.

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