National Wildlife

National Wildlife is an American magazine published bi-monthly by the National Wildlife Federation (NWF), a nonprofit conservation group. In publication since 1962, and with an emphasis on wildlife conservation and natural history, it is designed to inform NWF’s Associate Members and other readers about key issues relating to the nation's natural resources and environment.

National Wildlife
Editor-in-chiefLisa Moore
CategoriesNature Magazine
FrequencyBimonthly
Year founded1962 (1962)
CompanyNational Wildlife Federation
CountryUnited States
Based inReston, Virginia
LanguageEnglish
Websitehttp://www.nwf.org
ISSN0028-0402

History and profile

The magazine features photography, stories and articles on nature and wildlife. The magazine also reports on new discoveries[1][2] about wildlife and wild animal behavior, how to garden naturally using native plants and how to attract birds,[3] butterflies and other wildlife to backyards and gardens.[4]

In November 2014 Lisa Moore was appointed editor-in-chief of National Wildlife.[5][6] She replaced Mark Wexler in the post.[6]

Information, advice and tips are also provided on the National Wildlife Magazine website on wildlife gardening, birding, wildlife photography, wildlife/animals and outdoor family activities.

The magazine has won many awards for its wildlife photography including Pictures of the Year International awards in 2004[7] and 2005.[8]

Annual Photography Contest

National Wildlife magazine also offers an annual Photography Contest[9] and has done so for 40 years. Winners from the Photo Contest are published in the Magazine and on the Magazine website.[10][11][12]

References
  1. "Found: Five New Populations of Endangered Species" from National Wildlife Magazine January 6, 2010
  2. "New Species Found in Ancient Caves?" from National Wildlife Magazine January 15, 2010
  3. "Which Bird Seeds are Best?" from National Wildlife Magazine January 31, 2010
  4. "Offer Water to Wildlife in Winter" from National Wildlife Magazine January 6, 2010
  5. "In the Spotlight: Lisa Moore, editorial director, National Wildlife Federation". Washington Business Journal. December 19, 2014. Retrieved November 29, 2015.
  6. National Wildlife Federation Hires New Editorial Director/Editor-in-Chief for National Wildlife Magazine National Wildlife Federation. November 19, 2014. Retrieved November 29, 2015.
  7. Pictures of the Year 61st Awards
  8. Pictures of the Year 62nd Awards
  9. National Wildlife 40th Annual Photo Contest Information
  10. Outdoor Photography article about 2009 National Wildlife Photo Contest Winners
  11. National Wildlife 2009 Photo Contest Winners Gallery
  12. National Wildlife 2009 Photo Contest Honorable Mentions Gallery
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