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National Wildlife August-September 2020 Cover featuring a black bear in a tree in Tongass National Forest

August-September 2020

Read all the compelling stories in the new issue of National Wildlife!

Lisa Moore, Editorial Director
National Wildlife
Aug 01, 2020

In pouring rain, a black bear surveys an old-growth stand in Alaska’s Tongass National Forest, part of Earth’s largest temperate rainforest and a major carbon storage reserve. Photo by Mark Kelley.

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Light blasting through trees, early morning in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts near Lenox.

Can Forests Save Us?

The world’s forests sustain wildlife, clean our air and water, diminish floods, regulate weather—and are growing into potent weapons to help curb climate change.

Barren-ground caribou from the Porcupine herd graze on cottongrass in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

Sacred Grounds

Sixty years after its birth, the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is a haven for wildlife and native peoples—and a battleground in the climate and energy wars.

A flock of tundra swans in the Upper Mississippi Fish and Wildlife Refuge

Mississippi Rising

Restoration on the Upper Mississippi benefits wildlife and hunters, yet flooding still plagues a river unnaturally steered by levees.

Portland Nursery, Portland, OR. Sedum, Agastache rugosa or one of its hybrids, Echinacea, Salvia, bronze fennel, Eupatorium 'Painters Pallette’, Helenium.

From "Hell Strip" to Habitat

Curbside gardens can be surprising sanctuaries for birds, bees and other pollinators.

During a springtime walk near his home in Washington, D.C., botanist and NWF Chief Scientist Bruce Stein points out a native pinxterbloom azalea.

When Nature Falls Out of Sync

Nature is feeling the effects of climate change, but climate-smart solutions could help natural systems adjust and adapt.

American beaver on dam in Martinez, California

Nature's Ecosystem Engineers

Beaver dams create climate-smart wetlands that benefit wildlife and people.

Earth Day Earth conservation corps tree planting

President's View: Bold Plan to Restore America—and Save Youth

A 21st century Civilian Conservation Corps could provide meaningful work restoring the nation's natural resources.

La Visión del Presidente: Dos Crisis, Un Mismo Propósito

Al unir nuestras voces para la conservación de vida y áreas silvestres, aseguraremos el bienestar de nuestro mundo natural y la humanidad para las generaciones futuras.

Emperor Penguins in Snow Hill Island, Antarctica

News of the Wild

Shrinking ice imperils penguins, ants do social distancing and orca grandmothers benefit offspring.

Two, tiny least tern hatchlings nestled under the parent’s wings, Long Beach Island, New Jersey

Nature’s Witness: Cozy Hideout

A photographer catches an endangered species' endearing moment.

A hiker on a tree in Sitka, Alaska

Working for Wildlife

Read the latest updates from the National Wildlife Federation

A blacktip reef shark lines its dorsal fin up with the setting sun in Moorea, French Polynesia

Shared Moment: Graceful Glider

The fluid beauty of an apex predator

Bananaquit and green-crowned brilliant, Highlands region, Costa Rica

2019 Honorable Mentions

National Wildlife’s 48th annual Photo Contest Honorable Mentions

Light blasting through trees, early morning in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts near Lenox.

Can Forests Save Us?

Laura Tangley
Conservation
August 1, 2020

The world’s forests sustain wildlife, clean our air and water, diminish floods, regulate weather—and...

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Barren-ground caribou from the Porcupine herd graze on cottongrass in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.

Sacred Ground

Paul Tolmé
Conservation
August 1, 2020

Sixty years after its birth, the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is a haven for wildlife and native ...

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A flock of tundra swans in the Upper Mississippi Fish and Wildlife Refuge

Mississippi Rising

Randall Hyman
Conservation
August 1, 2020

Restoration on the Upper Mississippi benefits wildlife and hunters, yet flooding still plagues a riv...

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Emperor Penguins in Snow Hill Island, Antarctica

News of the Wild

Mark Wexler
Animals
August 1, 2020

Shrinking ice imperils penguins, ants do social distancing and orca grandmothers benefit offspring.

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Nature’s Water Filters

Leslie Allen
Conservation
June 1, 2020

Steep declines of freshwater mussels spark concerns—and innovative rescue efforts.

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Meerkat alarmed group standing on hind legs

News of the Wild

Mark Wexler
Conservation
June 1, 2020

Aggressive meerkat dance, alerts from eggshells and a coral-bleaching benefit

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Portland Nursery, Portland, OR. Sedum, Agastache rugosa or one of its hybrids, Echinacea, Salvia, bronze fennel, Eupatorium 'Painters Pallette’, Helenium.

From "Hell Strip" to Habitat

Janet Marinelli
Garden for Wildlife
August 1, 2020

Curbside gardens can be surprising sanctuaries for birds, bees and other pollinators.

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A traditional herb and ornamental garden at a Taylor Morrison community in Colorado

Partners, Naturally

Doreen Cubie
Garden for Wildlife
April 1, 2020

A leading homebuilder joins forces with NWF to create new wildlife habitat nationwide.

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Marilyn DuFour works in the garden at Monroe Street United Methodist Church

Sacred Grounds

Delaney McPherson
Garden for Wildlife
April 1, 2020

How places of worship are gardening to benefit wildlife

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Two, tiny least tern hatchlings nestled under the parent’s wings, Long Beach Island, New Jersey

Nature’s Witness: Cozy Hideout

Photograph by Melissa Groo
PhotoZone
August 1, 2020

A photographer catches an endangered species' endearing moment.

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A blacktip reef shark lines its dorsal fin up with the setting sun in Moorea, French Polynesia

Shared Moment: Graceful Glider

Photograph by Renee Capozzola
PhotoZone
August 1, 2020

The fluid beauty of an apex predator

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Giant Panda group of nine on playground

Nature’s Witness: Play Date

Photograph by Katherine Feng
PhotoZone
June 1, 2020

A photographer documents hope and success of an ambitious giant panda breeding program.

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