Mitch Merry

How Climate Change has Affected Pollinators

Climate change has had a profound effect on the Earth’s weather. Climate change has impacted the natural rhythms of weather, the behavior of animals, and the blooming of flowers. One of the most impacted populations by climate change are pollinators who are facing unprecedented difficulties as they struggle to survive.

May 16, 2018 No Comments

A seal with dark eyes and whiskers pokes its head above the water’s surface, with ripples and blue-green water surrounding it.

Environment

Make #EndangeredSpeciesDay week plastic-free for wildlife

If you signed the pledge to give up plastics for the week of Endangered Species Day, the time is now!

May 14, 2018 No Comments

A sea turtle swims near the surface of the water, entangled in dark fishing nets. The turtle’s shell displays shades of brown, orange, and yellow, and the background is a mix of blue water and netting.

Wildlife

And the winners are…

We are very happy to announce that the esteemed panel of judges has completed the very difficult task of selecting

April 11, 2018 No Comments

A drawing of a brown owl with big eyes perched on a green branch, surrounded by green leaves. The night sky behind features yellow stars and a crescent moon.

Environmental Education

Semi-finalists Chosen in Saving Endangered Species Youth Art Contest

The 2018 Saving Endangered Species Youth Art Contest was an amazing success with more than 1,500 entries from students around

April 6, 2018 No Comments

Wildlife

The Wisdom of Wolves

On March 6th, Jim and Jamie Dutcher released their new book, The Wisdom of Wolves: Lessons from the Sawtooth Pack (published by National Geographic). This book could not be more welcome, both as inspiration and educational tool, at this time of great uncertainty for America’s wolves.

March 13, 2018 No Comments

A close-up of a red wolf with thick fur, large ears, and golden eyes, standing outdoors with its mouth open and tongue out. Snow is visible in the blurry background.

Wolves

Will USFWS commit to red wolf recovery?

Red wolves are one of the most endangered species on the planet. While they once thrived across the southeastern United

March 8, 2018 No Comments

A man in a black shirt stands on a wooden railing outdoors, using a large camera with a telephoto lens to take photographs. Blurry trees and branches are visible in the background.

Environment

How To Take Photos Without Disturbing The Subject Or Surroundings

This is a guest post from photographer and writer, Max Therry. Wildlife photography can be some of the most challenging

February 21, 2018 No Comments

A red wolf with brown and gray fur stands outdoors, looking alert. Green foliage and blurred natural colors are visible in the background.

Congress

Tell Congress to Send Support, Not Poison Pills, to Endangered Species Protections

This is a guest post by Charise Johnson, a Researcher in the Center for Science and Democracy at the Union of

February 13, 2018 No Comments

A brown bear stands among green shrubs in a grassy, open landscape, looking directly at the camera. The background is blurred, focusing attention on the bear.

Endangered Species Act

Don’t “Modernize” the Endangered Species Act, Just Fund It!

This is a guest post from Rick Lamplugh. Rick is an author and wildlife advocate from Gardiner, Montana.

The Endangered Species Coalition is bringing me and a number of other advocates to Washington, D.C. for a couple days to lobby for the Endangered Species Act. I respect the work of this national coalition of hundreds of conservation-minded organizations, and I’m glad to go. To prepare, I’m researching and writing. Here’s some of what I’ve found.

June 21, 2017 No Comments