National Wildlife Federation’s Post

The majestic #tiger is a symbol of strength, bravery, and beauty. As we commemorate world #tigerday, here are some of the amazing facts you need to know about the tigers; 🐯Tigers are the largest wild cats in the world, Weighing up to 300kg and measuring 3m long. 🐯A tiger’s roar can be heard up to 2 miles away. 🐾No two tigers have the same stripe patterns, these stripes are as unique as fingerprints. 💦Tigers love water and are excellent swimmers, they can swim up to 6km/h. 🐯Tigers are apex predators, meaning they have no natural enemies and sit at the top of the food chain in their ecosystem. 🚫Tigers are an endangered species due to habitat loss and poaching. 🐯Tigers are solitary animals, interacting briefly only for mating purposes and to share their kill. Join us in raising awareness and supporting tiger conservation efforts to ensure these magnificent creatures continue to roam our planet for generations to come🧡 #tigerconservation #tigers #endangeredspecies #WorldTigerDay #SaveTigers #TigerConservation #WildlifeAwareness #BigCats 🐅

Gulls exhibit extended lifespans compared to other bird species, with certain individuals capable of surviving up to four decades. Mature birds, typically aged three years and older, exhibit a strong tendency to revisit the same colony and nesting site within urban areas, often on an annual basis. This ingrained homing behavior makes it challenging to dissuade gulls from their preferred nesting spots once they have established themselves in an area. Learn more on deterrent methods on our website: https://lnkd.in/esAKdSPf #birds #gulls #seagulls

Predators: Nature's Guardians, Not Just Villains They roar, they stalk, they hunt... but predators are more than just scary! Imagine a field overrun by rabbits, with no natural control. Now, picture a lush meadow teeming with diverse life: deer grazing peacefully, birds singing their melodies, and fish darting through crystal-clear waters. ️ Predators keep prey populations in check, ensuring a healthy balance. ⚖️ A swift fox catching a field mouse isn't just a brutal act - it's a vital part of nature's cycle. This keeps prey populations healthy, prevents them from depleting resources, and allows a whole symphony of life to flourish. A thriving ecosystem depends on all its players, predators included. From majestic lions to cunning foxes, these animals play a critical role in maintaining nature's delicate balance. Let's work together to ensure a future where predators and prey can thrive side-by-side. . . Follow Us- Earth By Humans Visit Our Website- https://earthbyhumans.com/ . #earthbyhumans #ecosystem #naturebalance #apexpredator #conservation #animals #wildlife #ecology

Did you know...Greater sage-grouse generally don’t die of old age. The length of an individual bird’s life is determined by how well it can evade predators that occupy higher levels of the food chain. In healthy habitat, sage-grouse are adapted to predators like badgers, coyotes, golden eagles and other raptors. It’s a different story with animals that biologists call novel predators. Red foxes, skunks and resourceful ravens follow human activity into sagebrush areas they couldn’t otherwise access, and sage-grouse are less able to evade these newcomers. Fragmented sagebrush habitat gives ravens an advantage in preying on greater sage-grouse eggs and newly hatched chicks. Stopping the decline of sage-grouse populations does not mean reducing or removing predators. Science shows that predator control measures are less effective than conserving sagebrush habitat. We work to balance protections for greater sage-grouse habitat and continue responsible uses of public lands. Help shape our plans for managing sagebrush lands to benefit wildlife and Western economies through June 13, 2024: https://ow.ly/hq5f50QQGWW. 📸 Raven in Flight; Tom Koerner, USFWS #WildlifeWednesday

TUESDAY TIPS! Theme: Birdwatching Get an account like eBird in order to improve your birdwatching skills. It provides a helpful list of potential options based on your location. It also tracks, sensitive, threatened, endangered, and rare species in the checklist. Accounts are free. #Birds #Birdwatching #eBird

A recent potential wolf sighting in Nevada had wildlife enthusiasts buzzing, but the mystery has now been solved through good old-fashioned science! Here are the fascinating details: 📸 In March, a helicopter crew spotted 3 wolf-like animals roaming near Merritt Mountain, sparking an investigation by the Nevada Department of Wildlife. 🧫 Biologists collected hair, fecal, and urine samples believed to be from the creatures for DNA testing at two independent labs. 🚨 The results? It was 99.9% certain that the "wolves" were actually coyotes, common residents of Nevada! 🐺 While disappointing for wolf spotters, the case highlights the importance of accurate species identification to protect ecosystems. This saga reminds us that nature often holds surprises, and sometimes, first impressions can be deceiving. Kudos to the wildlife experts for their diligent investigative work! 👏 Have you ever mistaken one animal for another in the wild? Share your wildlife-watching tales using #NevadaWildlife! #WildlifeMysterySolved #WolfOrCoyote #DNATesting #NatureAdventures https://lnkd.in/gNbZNC7n

A recent potential wolf sighting in Nevada had wildlife enthusiasts buzzing, but the mystery has now been solved through good old-fashioned science! Here are the fascinating details: 📸 In March, a helicopter crew spotted 3 wolf-like animals roaming near Merritt Mountain, sparking an investigation by the Nevada Department of Wildlife. 🧫 Biologists collected hair, fecal, and urine samples believed to be from the creatures for DNA testing at two independent labs. 🚨 The results? It was 99.9% certain that the "wolves" were actually coyotes, common residents of Nevada! 🐺 While disappointing for wolf spotters, the case highlights the importance of accurate species identification to protect ecosystems. This saga reminds us that nature often holds surprises, and sometimes, first impressions can be deceiving. Kudos to the wildlife experts for their diligent investigative work! 👏 Have you ever mistaken one animal for another in the wild? Share your wildlife-watching tales using #NevadaWildlife! #WildlifeMysterySolved #WolfOrCoyote #DNATesting #NatureAdventures https://lnkd.in/eK5SuV9B

You may be wondering - what is the difference between wildcats and domestic cats? Wildcats (Felis silvestris) and domestic cats (Felis catus) are different species, separated by thousands of years of evolution. . 🐈 Wildcats live solitary lives at low numbers and they have evolved to live alongside local wildlife in woodland and open habitats. 🐈 Domestic cats have a wider diet and their relationship with humans has supported them to live at high populations. DWT is exploring bringing wildcats, also known as 'woodcats', back to Devon. This includes understanding what causes hybridisation (and subsequent loss of wildcat characteristics), a problem which has put wildcats in Scotland at risk of extinction. Find out more 👉 https://buff.ly/47D0Mst 📷 Liz Scott Art (Instagram @liz.scott.art) #wildcat #reintroduction #evolution #devon #conservation

Bilbies, bandicoots, bettongs and quolls once dominated the arid plains of the far north-west corner of New South Wales and thanks to a team of scientists, they are now reclaiming the area. Feral cats kill more than 1.5 billion native animals every year in Australia, leading to a dire mammal extinction rate - which is the worst in the world. The Wild Deserts project is an ambitious ecosystem restoration plan, which provides safe havens for these animals to breed and exist in the wild. Beyond the safe enclosures, the team has created a 100-square-kilometre area it calls the wild training zone, where it allows a very small number of feral cats to roam. Their research has shown a bilby can change its behaviour within a year to avoid an introduced predator. Read more ➡️ https://ab.co/4gI5WcE Stay in the know with the ABC NEWS App ➡️ https://ab.co/abcnewsapp #ABCNews #NativeWildlife

There ya have it folks... So, let me see if i can get this straight... The parents decide to put themselves along with their child in danger, and when danger comes calling like danger does, they ditch their child to dodge danger! Pretty pathetic if you ask me! Bison are big, bad and don't take any crap from anyone, so leave them alone. Simple statement, right? Nope. Sometimes I wonder if Tourons speak or read a different language. Time and time again, the rules are repeated. There are signs that tell you to stay away from the animals, not to feed the animals and that the animals are wild. I understand that some people have an obsession with furry creatures. Anything from a dog to a bison, if it looks snuggly and cuddly, they feel it needs to be touched or held. As time has told us, that's not the case and you should stop now. The American bison was named the national mammal of the United States on May 9, 2016. This majestic animal joins the ranks of the Bald Eagle as the official symbol of our country—and much like the eagle, they’re a symbol of our American identity and one of the greatest conservation success stories of all time. In prehistoric times, millions of bison roamed North America—from the forests of Alaska and the grasslands of Mexico to Nevada’s Great Basin and the eastern Appalachian Mountains. Their history has been inextricably intertwined with many Indigenous communities. But by the late 1800s, there were only a few hundred bison left in the United States after European settlers pushed west, reducing the animal’s habitat and hunting the bison to near extinction. Had it not been for a few private individuals working with Tribes, states and the Department of the Interior, the bison would be extinct today.  Bison are the largest mammal in North America. Male bison (called bulls) weigh up to 2,000 pounds and stand 6 feet tall, while females (called cows) weigh up to 1,000 pounds and reach a height of 4-5 feet. Bison calves weigh 30-70 pounds at birth. Bison may be big, but they’re also fast. They can run up to 35 miles per hour. Plus, they’re extremely agile. Bison can spin around quickly, jump high fences and are strong swimmers.