U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Video by USFWS Video description: An adult mountain lion moves across an area of the forest. It pauses and licks its lips. The video is from a trail camera and is black and white.

We're not lion when we say this puma owns the night. This nighttime resident at the National Elk Refuge in Wyoming, moves like a shadow. Mountain lions are expert ambush predators, relying on stealth, strength, and timing to take down prey.

@nypost Time to increase patrols. These sharks are not above the law.

Cocaine-fueled sharks are on the prowl in the Caribbean - scientists blame partying tourists trib.al/kFRWSAr

Alert: The roads are alive. And they are moist. Somewhere out there, a salamander just checked the weather and said, “Tonight’s the night.” Welcome to the annual amphibian migration, also known as Big Night. After spending all winter hunkered down, amphibians like frogs, toads, and salamanders emerge all at once and start marching toward their breeding areas. The problem is… roads exist. And Big Night often turns into Big Crossing. If it’s warm (above 40°F), rainy, and the ground has thawed, keep an eye out. You might see a spotted salamander or a determined frog making questionable life choices across the pavement. Video by Keith Ramos/USFWS Video description: a spotted salamander with yellow spots crosses a gravel road

Get to know the Brook Trout of the Southern Appalachians! 🐟 Head to North Carolina to learn about where to find this fish, its habits, & how folks with non-fish day jobs are making a difference. fws.gov/fish-of-the-we… The NC Brook Trout scene 📷 Tyler Pait/used with permission

@sturling__ Hikers will hike with bear spray. Bears have to hike with Chuck spray.

@USFWS One time chuck and I went hiking and bears looked out for chuck.

In North America, black bears are apex predators. Except that one time one met Chuck Norris. That bear is now a rug. RIP to the legend.

@DukesJarOfFun We need to add an addendum. It should be noted that the bear is STILL ALIVE.

@USFWS The bear is still alive, but used as a rug

@vancegwynn Real life photo of Chuck supporting bear arms...

@vancegwynn Chuck always supported the right to bear arms.

But beyond the numbers, it’s about early mornings, long days outside and a partnership built on trust. They provide a companionship you only get from a dog that’s just as driven as you are. These partnerships help keep traditions alive, strengthen connections to the land and support conservation through the very systems that fund wildlife management. Check out the full story and see why hunting dogs are such an important part of the experience: fws.gov/carp/story/202…

A good hunting dog does more than find birds or track game. They’re paws-itively essential to the whole operation. About 1.2 million hunters in the U.S. rely on dogs, supporting trainers, vets, gear makers and rural communities. That adds up to an estimated $11.8 billion in economic impact.

If you’re smiling like this bullfrog today, you’re doing St. Patrick’s Day right. 🍀 Photo by Garrett Derr (STE)

Happy birthday to the National Wildlife Refuge System! It all started in 1903 when President Theodore Roosevelt protected Pelican Island for nesting birds. Today, the Refuge System includes 570+ refuges across the country. By the Numbers: 2.63M annual hunting visits 8.61M annual fishing visits 4,197 miles of public trails and boardwalks 7,352 lane miles of public roads 📷American avocet at Don Edwards San Francisco Bay Wildlife Refuge National by Jean Zuo (STE)

It's Mag Pi Day. No further questions at this time. 📷Black-billed magpie at Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge by USFWS

"K9 Teal's nose is a true wildlife hero! 🐾" - Grok

@grok is it true that a dog's sense of smell is estimated to be 40 to 50 times more sensitive than a human's?

Meet one of our most effective law enforcement tools. Four legs. One incredible nose. A big thank you to all of the brave K9s and their handlers on this National K9 Veterans Day. Photo of USFWS K9 Teal 🐾

Meet the beautiful Watercress Darter! This week we're heading to Birmingham, Alabama: an urban space with both a rich industrial history and well-stewarded freshwater oases that hold this precious endangered fish. Listen to the story: fws.gov/fish-of-the-we… 🐟💎🎣 #AllTheFish

Video description: A large American alligator slowly moves past a trail camera in a wooded wetland. Video by USFWS

Oh look. A prehistoric swamp log with legs. This trail camera caught a large American alligator cruising through Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge. It looks slow, but don’t be fooled. Over short distances, alligators can sprint up to about 11 miles per hour on land.