Three wolf species you may not know much about
The world is full of amazing wolf species. Here are just a few of them.
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Polar, black, or brown? Get to know the bears of America
Learn about the three species of bears in the U.S., how to tell them apart and what to do if you encounter one in the wild.
Wolves: The unexpected pollinator
A new study has shed light on one more surprising way wolves benefit the wild world around them.
The Deepwater Horizon oil spill is still wreaking havoc on the Gulf of Mexico
Fourteen years after the Deepwater Horizon disaster, the wildlife and ecosystems of the Gulf of Mexico have still not recovered. As scientists continue to uncover new and disturbing things about the long-term impacts of the spill, proposals currently on the table to increase offshore drilling show that the lessons of Deepwater Horizon have not been learned.
Who are the top climate polluters in the country?
America’s most polluting power plants emit more greenhouse gas pollution than some entire states. New standards addressing pollution from those plants and the growth of wind and solar energy could make a big difference for the climate.
Accidents Waiting to Happen: Coal Ash
Hundreds of coal ash pits and ponds sit near the banks of American waterways, threatening toxic spills that can cause long-term damage to the environment and public health.
Six wolf packs that need our protection
Every wolf pack has a story to tell. Explore these packs to discover what makes them so special -- and what we can do to defend them.
How to protect birds from window strikes
Up to one billion birds die by colliding into buildings every single year in the U.S.
Five at-risk forests
Mature and old-growth forests help conserve wildlife, purify our water and stabilize our climate
Your guide to wolf conservation in 2024
Here’s everything you need to know about the state of wolf conservation as we enter 2024.