A Dose of Diversity

By Jessica Snyder Sachs

Find out why frogs and other endangered animals are vital to human health.

Steering Birds Clear of Windows

Experts offer tips to minimize window collisions around your home.

crab spider eating a bee by Rob Sheppard

8 Tips for Insect Photos

Photographer Rob Sheppard shares how he photographs the amazing colors, patterns and behaviors of insects and other buggy subjects.

To Help Butterflies: Cater to Caterpillars!

By Kelly Senser

Larvae are pickier eaters than nectar-sipping adults. Give monarchs and other species a boost by planting their favorite foods.

Why Soft Toilet Paper Is Rough on Forests

By Mike Rotide

Plush toilet tissue requires pulp from virgin timber, some harvested from old-growth boreal forests. Learn about the impact on some songbirds and how you can make greener choices.

10 Tips for Outwitting Squirrels

Tired of squirrels raiding your bird feeders? Check out these tips for thwarting the furry bandits.

family reading outdoors by James G March

Spend Your Summer Outdoors

Don't waste these gloriously long, warm days inside! Here are ideas to get your family out of the house and into nature.

How to Take Photos of Small Animals

Forget lions, tigers and bears. Start focusing your camera on the frogs, toads & insects all around us.

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Wildlife Gardening

Bees on purple passionflower by Gerald C. Williamson

Plants for Pollinators:
A Collection of Favorites

Wildlife gardeners across the country share photos and descriptions of prized native plants that attract pollinators to their yards.

Visit the gardening section.

PhotoZone

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Photo Contest Winners

See our gallery of amazing wildlife photo contest winners.

Animals

Welcome to the Exciting World of Wild Animals. . .

. . . where you'll discover colorful creatures from grizzly bears to gophers, from bats to boas, and find out what animals are teaching us about ourselves.

Explore the world of wild animals.

Birds & Birding

Explore Birds Near and Far

Get tips on attracting backyard birds and visiting birding hotspots in our Birds and Birding section.

Outdoors & Family

The Outdoors: A Family Tradition

No matter what season, time spent connecting with nature—in a park, backyard, even on a balcony—will make for a happier, healthier family.

Get outside and play.