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DrewWild Wild about wildlife? So am I! Follow along for facts, features, and how you can help protect nature. Let’s learn about nature together!

Dedicated to inspiring curiosity and respect for wildlife through education, outreach, and storytelling.

Most people care about wildlife.They may slow down for a turtle crossing the road, leave water out during a drought, sha...
10/08/2026

Most people care about wildlife.

They may slow down for a turtle crossing the road, leave water out during a drought, share a post about an endangered animal, donate a few dollars to a rescue, or feel genuine sadness when they hear that another species is declining.

Those things matter. Compassion matters. Concern matters. The willingness to care about an animal most people will never see in person matters.

But good intentions alone will not save species.

A species does not recover simply because people feel bad that it is disappearing. A wetland is not protected because someone shares a beautiful photo of the animals that live there. A declining population does not become stable because conservation is popular in theory.

Conservation requires action: consistent, informed, and sometimes difficult action.

10/07/2026

Proactive planning can make all the difference. 🦎

Managing emerging wildlife diseases is incredibly complex. There is often a lot of uncertainty and many competing goals to balance. Our team has been working on a transparent, science-based decision framework to help wildlife managers choose the most effective strategies when facing new ecological threats.

We applied this framework to the looming threat of Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans (Bsal), a deadly fungus that could seriously impact North American amphibians. By working closely with managers across the northeastern United States, we explored real-world decision challenges and evaluated different response options.

Our findings are clear: taking proactive action before Bsal arrives is consistently the most effective way to reduce disease risk. At the same time, we found that local conditions matter—meaning the best strategy can vary by location.

Although our work focused on Bsal, this decision framework can be used for many other conservation and biosecurity challenges. It brings together ecological forecasts, structured decision-making, and stakeholder values to support smart, informed actions that help protect our wildlife.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/VzF650ZTcbz

📸: Black-bellied salamander (Desmognathus quadramaculatus). Credit: Alan Cressler, USGS Public Domain.

Community and nature are not opposing forces. They are strongest when they support one another.A thriving community can ...
10/07/2026

Community and nature are not opposing forces. They are strongest when they support one another.

A thriving community can include healthy forests, wetlands, pollinators, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals. It can make room for wild spaces while still meeting human needs. It can choose education over fear, stewardship over neglect, and coexistence over conflict.

Every positive action matters.

Plant the native flowers. Protect the wetland. Share the correct information. Slow down for wildlife. Teach a child to appreciate the animal others overlook. Speak up when a special place needs defending.

When we work together neighbors, educators, families, landowners, students, wildlife professionals, and conservationists then we can create communities where both people and wildlife have the opportunity to thrive.

Because when community and nature work together, everyone wins.

Sooo yesterday we added to the family! Meet Mojo everyone.
10/06/2026

Sooo yesterday we added to the family! Meet Mojo everyone.

When communities protect nature, wildlife gains habitat, food, safety, and a better chance to survive in an increasingly...
10/06/2026

When communities protect nature, wildlife gains habitat, food, safety, and a better chance to survive in an increasingly developed world.

But people gain something, too.

We gain cleaner water, healthier landscapes, more resilient communities, outdoor learning opportunities, and places where future generations can experience wild things firsthand. We gain the joy of hearing an owl at night, watching a monarch visit a flower, finding a box turtle after rain, or seeing a hawk circle above an open field.

We also gain perspective.

Nature reminds us that we are part of something larger than ourselves. It teaches patience, resilience, balance, and responsibility. It shows us that even the smallest creature can have an important role.

The future of wildlife will depend on more than laws, protected areas, and scientific research, though all of those are essential. It will also depend on everyday people deciding that the natural world around them is worth noticing, learning about, and protecting.

You do not need to own hundreds of acres or lead a major organization to help wildlife. A single yard, school campus, ch...
10/05/2026

You do not need to own hundreds of acres or lead a major organization to help wildlife. A single yard, school campus, church property, farm edge, or neighborhood green space can become more welcoming to native species.

Imagine a community where residents plant native flowers instead of only ornamental species. Pollinators find nectar and host plants. Birds find insects to feed their young. Small mammals find cover. Children see butterflies, caterpillars, frogs, and birds close to home and begin to care about what they see.

That is how conservation grows.

It grows through connection.

A person is more likely to protect a wetland after hearing spring peepers call from its edge. A child may care about habitat loss after watching a turtle struggle across a road. A family may begin planting native flowers after noticing the butterflies and hummingbirds that arrive.

Nature has a way of making conservation personal.

10/05/2026

Heterodon nasicus head scale index. This is modeled after a captive female with extremely good structure. When considering breeders it's beneficial to be selective and pick ones with wild type anatomical characteristics. My baseline for ideal structure is wild plains hognose. Photos can be procured on inaturalist for comparison. HSA ( Hognose Structure Analysis ) is the model of selectively breeding for ideal structure all around, not just the head structure. The body and tail as well. Over inbreeding or not being mindful of anatomical qualities while selecting breeders can result in hognose with: Narrow tail bases, short bodies, bug eyes, small rostral scales, and short heads. While those guys are very cute, continuous breeding of hognose with poor structure can compound and become exacerbated in future generations.

Hog knows.

Team work makes the dream work! It was good and productive day.
10/05/2026

Team work makes the dream work! It was good and productive day.

One of the greatest challenges wildlife faces is not always direct harm but it is misunderstanding.Snakes are often kill...
10/03/2026

One of the greatest challenges wildlife faces is not always direct harm but it is misunderstanding.

Snakes are often killed simply because they are snakes. Bats are feared despite their important role in insect control. Coyotes are blamed for every missing pet or unexplained sound in the night. Owls, vultures, frogs, and even opossums are sometimes viewed negatively because people do not understand the role they play in the ecosystem.

Education changes that.

When people learn that most snakes would rather avoid humans, they may choose to give one space instead of reaching for a shovel. When people understand that bats consume enormous numbers of insects, they may see them as helpful neighbors rather than pests. When children learn that a frog’s presence can indicate a healthy environment, they begin to see a small animal as something worth protecting.

Coexistence does not mean ignoring genuine conflicts. It means responding thoughtfully, humanely, and with respect for both people and wildlife.

Sometimes that means securing trash, feeding pets indoors, protecting backyard poultry, sealing entry points to homes, or contacting a qualified professional. Practical solutions are often available and they are almost always better than fear-based reactions.

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10/03/2026

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