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Did you know pronghorns migrate over 300 miles every year? 🌐 Not only do pronghorns have the longest land migration in the continental United States, but they also are the fastest land animals in North America. Although pronghorns are not as fast as cheetahs, they can maintain a faster speed for a longer period of time than cheetahs. Pronghorn have large eyes and fantastic vision, they depend on their strong vision to communicate. If a pronghorn spots a predator, it raises the white rump hairs. They know that the signal means to be on alert—the danger is near. Fun fact: they are the second fastest land mammal in the world, after cheetahs. #wildlife #migration #pronghorn #conservation #funfact

That's a wrap on NWF Lobby Day 2024! 🏛️✅ Yesterday, we visited The Hill to advocate for public lands, a wildlife-friendly Farm Bill, and the Recovering America's Wildlife Act. Looking forward to working together for a better future for our communities, our environment, and wildlife! #PublicLands #RecoverWildlife #FarmBill #Wildlife

A Colossal Need for Native Seed 🌱 Restoring wildlife habitat on fatigued public land starts with native seed—a commodity in short supply. Can the National Seed Strategy sow the grounds for success? The United States is home to nearly 17,000 native species of seed-bearing plants, including flowering plants and conifers. These organisms are indigenous to the regions where they have evolved over thousands of years and form the basis for an ecosystem’s food web. Read the National Wildlife Magazine Spring 2024 Issue 📲: https://ow.ly/I78M50SmFmt #native #seeds #wildlife #habitat #publiclands #nature

Grizz with the Rizz 🐻 Grizzly bears received their name because their brown fur can be tipped with white. This gives them a “grizzled” look, especially when backlit by the sun. It’s almost mating season for these furry predators — grizzly bears, a kind of brown bear, begin looking for mates in the spring and early summer as they come out of hibernation. While grizzly bears are omnivores and can eat a wide range of plants and animals, their diet often consists of 80-90% plants. #wildlife #bears #conservation #funfacts #nature #summer

50-Thousand Signatures for Wildlife! 🦎🐦🐟🦋🐾 NWF and our affiliates are heading to the Capitol this morning to advocate for the passage of the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act with the backing of 50-thousand supporters who have signed our petition so far. 📝 This is the most important wildlife legislation since passage of the Endangered Species Act nearly a half century ago. It invests in proactive, locally-led projects that will help conserve more than 12,000 animal and native plant species at heightened risk of extinction in the U.S. We will also be discussing other important issues with Congress today including the need for climate-smart and conservation funding in this year’s Farm Bill. Follow along on our Instagram and Facebook stories today to learn more! #Recovering #RecoveringAmericasWildlifeAct #Conservation #Wildlife #FarmBill

Over the course of almost a decade, 1,200+ mayors and leaders of local government have completed the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge. It will take dedication spanning generations to see monarch populations rebound in the U.S. and Mexico. 🦋 Listen or read to learn more 📲 https://ow.ly/N29i50Spanu #monarchs #MonarchButterflies #MonarchConservation

Have you been experiencing the heat wave sweeping the country for the last week? 🌡️ Climate change is making heat waves like this one more frequent and severe. We have a few tips on how you can keep yourself and others safe during this time and throughout the summer. 1. Stay hydrated 2. Stay indoors, and stay protected when outside. 3. Keep children and animals out of unattended vehicles. 4. Find your local public cooling center. 5. Watch out for heat-related illness, and seek medical help if necessary. #HeatWave #ExtremeHeat #ClimateChange #HeatSafety #ExtremeWeather

So You Want to Get a Bee House…🐝🏚️ Is a native bee house the right pick for your garden? Learn how you can provide everything these native bees need to survive and raise their young in your garden. 💐 1️⃣ Providing the Habitat Basics 2️⃣ Level Up Your Native Bee-Friendly Garden 3️⃣ Make Native Bee-Keeping Your Hobby Remember, you can't buy nature. Read more 📲: https://ow.ly/bJQs50SiiSy #wildlife #nature #bees #pollinators #garden #habitat #native

Today marks the beginning of the #GreatAmericanCampout! ☀️ NWF and our partner, Johnson Outdoors, are inspiring people this summer to get outdoors and connect with nature. 🏕️ This year, join the #CleanEarthChallenge to #CampClean for Earth. Over 7 million pieces of litter have been collected. 🌎 Learn more 📲: www.nwf.org/campout #conservation #JohnsonOutdoors #JohnsonOutdoorsFamily

This Pollinator Month, join us in applauding our 2023 Monarch Champions! 🦋 The Mayors’ Monarch Pledge program designated these 5 U.S. cities as Monarch Champions, to recognize the tremendous effort to complete 24+ actions to engage residents and enhance quality habitats for the awe-inspiring monarch butterfly. Village of Northbrook, IL and Village President Kathryn Ciesla City of Minnetonka and Mayor Brad Wiersum Borough of Carnegie, PA and Mayor Stacie Riley City of San Antonio, TX and Mayor Ron Nirenberg City of Rochester, Michigan and Mayor Stuart Bikson In 2023, participants in the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge created or enhanced more than 1,220 acres of habitat and engaged over 2 million people! Join us in thanking these incredible cities for their dedication! #MonarchChampion #PollinatorWeek #MayorsMonarchPledge