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Animal Facts: Bighorn sheep
Bighorn sheep are stocky, muscular animals known for their massive curled horns and impressive climbing abilities. They can be found scattered around southern British Columbia,…
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Animal Facts: Wolverine
As the largest land-dwelling member of the weasel (Mustelidae) family, wolverines live in cold climates across North America and Eurasia. In Canada, wolverine populations are…
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Melting away: The fight against Sea Star Wasting Disease
Across the Pacific Northwest, sea stars are melting at an astonishing rate as a result of a deadly disease — find out what researchers are doing and how you can help study the issue
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Unpacking the mystery of grizzly bears in Wapusk National Park
In the Hudson Bay Lowlands, polar bears have reigned supreme. Increased sightings of a new predator have everyone on high alert.
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Photos: behind the scenes of Hope for Wildlife
Photographer Brittany Crossman explores the vital work being done inside one of Canada’s most well-known wildlife rehabilitation centres
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Shark tales: Canada’s great whites
As white sharks make their presence known off the coast of Atlantic Canada, researchers and locals want to know: should people be worried?
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The otter, the urchin and the Haida
As the sea otter begins its long-overdue return to Haida Gwaii, careful plans are being laid to welcome them — and to preserve a prosperous shellfish harvest
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Do not disturb: Practicing ethical wildlife photography
Wildlife photographers on the thrill of the chase — and the importance of setting ethical guidelines
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Guardians of the glacial past
How ‘maas ol, the spirit bear, connects us to the last glacial maximum of the Pacific Northwest
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Wolf behaviour analysis: an excerpt from The Pipestone Wolves
Wolf behaviour expert and author Günter Bloch and renowned wildlife photographer John E. Marriott explore the rise and fall of Alberta’s Pipestone wolves
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The naturalist and the wonderful, lovable, very bold jay
Canada jays thrive in the cold. The life’s work of one biologist gives us clues as to how they’ll fare in a hotter world.
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Award-winning photos capture doomed salamanders in Algonquin Park
Otherworldly shots captured by science and conservation photojournalist Samantha Stephens show spotted salamanders trapped by carnivorous northern pitcher plants
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Animal Facts: Great grey owl
Despite being Manitoba’s official bird, the great grey owl can be found in nearly every Canadian province and territory. …
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The call of the loon
These iconic birds have added magic to the soundscapes of Canada’s lakes for millions of years — but will we hear them forever?
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No bats, no chocolate — plus five more reasons you should love bats
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“Whale superhighway” map marks World Whale Day
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Scientists solve mystery of lunge-feeding whales
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Walrus watching, sleepy bats and lost petrels
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Wildlife Wednesday: bison babies, a sled dog’s dinner and saving “the tree of life”
Your weekly CanGeo round-up of wildlife news
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Wildlife Wednesday: Birds, butterflies, bears, bats and… babies!
Your weekly CanGeo round-up of wildlife news
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Study finds half of Canada’s vertebrate wildlife species are in decline
Habitat loss, pollution, climate change have all contributed to steep declines of some species since 1970
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Photos: Best Wildlife Photography 2020
A sneak peek at Canada's top wildlife photos in our new special collector's edition
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Wildlife Wednesday: Baby caribou, star-crossed salmon and bringing buffalo back
Your weekly CanGeo round-up of wildlife news
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