First ocelot den found on Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge in 20 years. For story and pics: http://bit.ly/2hWZwZC
Photo: USFWS
First ocelot den found on Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge in 20 years. For story and pics: http://bit.ly/2hWZwZC
Photo: USFWS
Guess what? We cari-bou you! We're wishing you a holiday full of wonder! We're so grateful for your passion for wildlife. Here are five fun reindeer facts: http://bit.ly/2hmxkD7
Photo: Steve Forest, USFWS Tribal Programs
We're wishing you safe and adorable travels as you make your way to loved ones this holiday! ๐
by Ariel Lepito/ U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Midwest Region
The bison at Rocky Mountain Arsenal National #WildlifeRefuge got their yearly health check-ups last week. How do you give a thousand pound bison a physical exam? Verrrry carefully. http://bit.ly/2hhACre
Photo: John Carr / USFWS
Winter is here! In honor of the first day of winter, here's a photo gallery of snowy wildlife: http://bit.ly/2habAK3
Used with Permission, Copyright Robert Dreeszen
Please don't release balloons.
โI never go out on the refuge without finding at least one Mylar balloon,โ - says Amy Sprunger, manager of Desert Refuge. http://bit.ly/2hRoZ6N
Photo courtesy of Betty Mulcahy
What's the biggest fish in North America? The white sturgeon! Up to 20 ft. in length and weigh up to 1,800 lbs. Learn how we're managing them in Californiaโs San Joaquin River: http://bit.ly/2afnCQC USFWS Fisheries
Laura Heironimus / USFWS
In 2016, over 330,000 acres were restored for monarch butterflies and other pollinators. This far exceeded our goal and shows what amazing things we can accomplish when we work together! Let's not stop there though, learn how to get involved: https://www.fws.gov/savethemonarch
Photo: USFWS
Any National #WildlifeRefuge that charges for entrance will waive their fees on these dates in 2017: http://bit.ly/2hGX0Xi
Pic by George Gentry / USFWS
Have you ever witnessed bighorn sheep clash horns? This retelling gives us a glimpse of the fierce ritual: http://bit.ly/2hFPfkm
Copyright: Stephen C. Torbit
Pronghorn troubles.
National Bison Range Refuge Complex in Montana.
Video: Brett Billings / USFWS
Western snowy plovers demonstrate just how much it pays to invest in conservation: http://bit.ly/2hvWuyN
Photos: USFWS
The Christmas Bird Count starts tomorrow! This long-standing tradition gets you outdoors and can be a great way to spend time with loved ones: http://bit.ly/2hrlMLg #AudubonCBC
Photo: male cardinal, Bruce Hallman / USFWS
When snow accumulates, bison will use their massive heads to push snow out of the way to forage. This in-turn helps other animals.
Photo credit: Dave Fitzpatrick / USFWS
National Bison Range Refuge Complex
Black-billed Magpie on Seedskadee and Cokeville Meadows National Wildlife Refuges
by Tom Koerner / USFWS
#ICYMI Wisdom, the world's oldest known, banded, wild bird is back! She's about 66 years old and still breeding.
Her incredible story: http://bit.ly/2hiGRaX
Photo credit: Kristina McOmber / Kupu Conservation Leadership Program & USFWS
Fantastic news! At about 66 years old, Wisdom the Laysan albatross has returned and she's expecting...
How about a little Friday Wisdom? As in Wisdom, the world's oldest known, breeding wild bird?! The approximately 66 year old Laysan albatross has returned to he...r home on Midway Atoll Refuge and Memorial - and she's already laid an egg! Learn more about Wisdom, see photos, and watch video here: http://bit.ly/WisdomReturns2016
Photo credit: Kristina McOmber/ Kupu & U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
USFWS National Wildlife Refuge System Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument