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Cunard postcard: Alaska’s wonderful wildlife
RCGS Fellows Brian and Dee Keating share their experience aboard Queen Elizabeth and the wildlife encountered at sea
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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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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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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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Do not disturb: Practicing ethical wildlife photography
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Michelle Valberg on her career as a wildlife photographer
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Two Canadian photographers shortlisted for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award
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Among the bears
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Video: Celebrate Earth Day 2020 with images of wildlife from around the world
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10 Canadian photographers whose work we’re loving right now
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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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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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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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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
From contributing to the production of chocolate to regulating mosquito populations, bats are important animals that play a significant role in the world’s ecosystems
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Animal Facts: Spotted turtle
The spotted turtle is a highly recognizable North American species that is known for its distinctive yellow spots on its dark coloured shell. …
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Animal Facts: Pronghorn
As the fastest land animal in North America, the pronghorn is a highly migratory animal that has incredible vision and can be identified by the horns on its head. …
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Animal Facts: Great blue heron
As the largest heron in North America, the great blue heron stands about one metre tall. …
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Animal Facts: Wolf
Within Canada, there are several species of wolves that occupy approximately 90 per cent of their historic range. …
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Confessions of a Naturalistus ignoramus
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Abdulla Moussa on his work as a wildlife photographer
The father of four and founding member of the Canadian Conservation Photographers Collective discusses his love for nature, finding the time to photograph and more
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Douze photographes canadiens partagent la nature qu’ils adorent
Nous avons demandé à certains des photographes les plus remarquables du Canada d’expliquer pourquoi ils dédient leur temps à capter des images de la nature. Voici ce qu’ils ont révélé.
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12 Canadian photographers share the nature they love
We asked some of Canada’s most accomplished photographers why they dedicate their time to capturing images of nature. Here’s what they said.
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Announcing the winners of the 2018 Canadian Wildlife Photography of the Year Competition
The best of the best images of Canadian wildlife from the annual competition hosted by Canadian Geographic in partnership with the Canadian Museum of Nature
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The butterfly redemption
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Six places to (ethically) volunteer with animals around the world
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After burn: The new face of fire puts wildlife on the hot seat
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Staring down a saltwater crocodile
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Animal Facts: Blue shark
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Working towards a wild pollinator strategy for Canada
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Habitat of the heart
An exclusive excerpt from nature-deficit disorder expert Richard Louv's new book Our Wild Calling: How Connecting with Animals Can Transform Our Lives — and Save Theirs
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Q&A: Watch Jane Goodall discuss her groundbreaking work
The pioneering primatologist talks about her time with chimpanzees, what inspired her to become an activist and what individuals can do to help the planet
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Life at the Arctic floe edge
Welcome to the sinaaq, or floe edge, where landfast ice meets open Arctic Ocean and species thrive
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When a lake is better than a lab
Studies conducted at the Experimental Lakes Area in northwestern Ontario have impacted environmental decision-making around the world
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Photos: How climate change is transforming Canada
From floods to fires, drought to coastal erosion, climate change is already having an impact on Canada's communities, landscapes and wildlife
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Hide and seek: The race to save the Vancouver Island Marmot
In the field with researchers and volunteers scrambling to save Canada’s most endangered mammal
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Inside the National Biodiversity Cryobank of Canada, a DNA “library of life”
As its one-year anniversary approaches, the cryobank at the Canadian Museum of Nature is ready to grow its collection of plant and animal tissues
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Hope grows for one of Canada’s most endangered species as greater sage-grouse are released into the wild
The prairie bird has come close to extinction in Canada, but a captive breeding and reintroduction program is helping to halt its decline
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For the love of pronghorns
The story of a biologist’s lifelong study of an endangered species — and its future
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Swift foxes return to Alberta
A photo posted to Facebook by an amateur wildlife photographer led to the discovery of a new swift fox den in southern Alberta for the first time in nearly a century
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Wildlife Wednesday: Birds, butterflies, bears, bats and… babies!
Your weekly CanGeo round-up of wildlife news
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Animal Facts: Bald Eagle
The bald eagle is one of Canada's largest birds of prey and is well-known for its regal appearance and contrasting coloured feathers.
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10 birds to look for in Canada this summer
The search for these iconic Canadian birds will take you to some of the most scenic locations the country has to offer
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Announcing the winners of the 33rd Annual Photo Competition
The best of the best images from Canadian Geographic’s 2018 competition
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The fate of the Fraser River delta
A booming economy, a thriving community, a healthy environment — can Vancouver have it all?
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Costa Rica: An incredible (mostly) birding adventure
Great guides! An amazing cadre of learned and enthusiastic guides ensures travellers to Costa Rica get the most out of this paradise
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Swimming with manatees in Crystal River, Florida
An unforgettable encounter with the gentle giants of the sea
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A voyage into Antarctica
A voyage to Antarctica reveals a continent’s-worth of wildlife and ice at the end of the Earth
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Discovering Bermuda’s cahow country
On Bermuda’s Nonsuch Island, a protected nature reserve, a rare species of seabird is making a comeback
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Celebrating Polar Bear Week with a collection of our favourite bear-themed stories
Honouring one of Canada’s most beloved bears with stories about how polar bears hunt, how they are adapting to life on land, how they may have evolved and more!
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Bioacoustics: What nature’s sounds can tell us about the health of our world
Recording the soundscapes of our ecosystems is a burgeoning field that allows researchers to better decode what the Earth is saying. But are we listening?
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Wildlife Wednesday: Perfectly preserved baby mammoth found in the Yukon
Plus: Colossal tree discovery in B.C., hope for Quebec’s musical frogs, what we can learn from ancient West Coast fish bones and Newfoundland’s Buddy Wasisname immortalized as ancient fossil!
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The giant crocodiles that once roamed prehistoric B.C.
Plus: Montreal’s mischievous fox, the supersized goldfish invading Canada’s lakes, Arctic fungi under threat and an Indigenous-led movement to collect Canada’s seeds.
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Scientists solve mystery of lunge-feeding whales
Plus: Arctic-bound beavers, New Brunswick’s rare vulture visit, Manitoba’s cougar comeback and Canada’s feistiest flora
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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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Animal Facts: Polar bear
As one of Canada's most recognizable animals, the polar bear is the largest bear in the world and the top predator in the Arctic.
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Animal Facts: Arctic hare
Highly adapted to living in the cold, the Arctic hare has shortened ears and limbs and almost a quarter of its body is made up of fat. …
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Explosion démographique de l’oie des neiges
Des experts inuits et des scientifiques d’Environnement Canada collaborent pour gérer une explosion démographique de l’oie des neiges
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Quebec First Nations step in to help save Val-d’Or caribou herd
The federal government has committed $1.26 million over five years for First Nations-led projects to preserve the endangered herd
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Behind the covers: My journey as a published wildlife photographer
A noted Canadian wildlife photographer who often contributes to Canadian Geographic shares the story of his big break
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Stunning photos of Namibia and Botswana
Discover the natural wonders of southern Africa on an overland journey from Cape Town, South Africa to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe
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12 incredible images from the 2018 World Press Photo Contest
Tour of winning images to make four Canadian stops, starting July 20 at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa
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Walrus watching, sleepy bats and lost petrels
Plus: protecting Canada’s caribou and the struggle of the black spruce
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Wildlife Wednesday: The world’s loneliest whale, nest quest, serious suckers and “the worst” plant invasion
Your weekly CanGeo round-up of wildlife news
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Wildlife Wednesday: chatty snappers, mite-y silk and the deadly B.C. heatwave
Your weekly CanGeo round-up of wildlife news
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Wildlife Wednesday: All-star hummingbirds, a “landscape of fear” and newborn whooping cranes
Your weekly CanGeo round-up of wildlife news
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Animal Facts: Walrus
Often identified by their large tusks, walrus are large marine mammals that can weigh more than 2000 pounds. …
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Animal Facts: Caribou
Caribou are highly migratory animals that stay together in herds while they move almost constantly. …
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Animal Facts: Arctic fox
As one of Canada's most beautiful mammals, the Arctic fox is well-known for its white fur which is why it's often referred to as the snow fox.
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As deadly white-nose syndrome spreads west, bat biologists race to prepare
Disease has appeared for the first time in Manitoba, Minnesota and Wyoming
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Chasing butterflies
In 1976, my husband’s grandparents solved one of the world’s great natural mysteries: the monarch butterfly migration. Four decades later, we retraced their journey.
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Previously stable population of polar bears now in decline, study finds
The number of polar bears living around southern Hudson Bay has dropped by nearly a fifth since 2011
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What it was like to work with penguins on the set of Northern Rescue
Meet the avian stars of Northern Rescue, the new family drama from CBC and Netflix
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Your photos: Canada weathers the snows of winter
As southwest B.C. comes to grips with a phenomenon called snow, we share some wintry images taken across the country this winter by members of our Photo Club
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Wildlife Wednesday: Shrinking right whales, cicada backing bands and a big catch
Your weekly CanGeo round-up of wildlife news
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Wildlife Wednesday: out-of-control hogs, sex-sorted bison, and indigenous forest gardens
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Wildlife Wednesday: baby tigers, scuba lizards and a new Big Five
Your weekly CanGeo round-up of wildlife news
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Trump’s proposed changes to Endangered Species Act worry Canadian conservationists
Grizzlies, monarch butterflies and other keystone species could be at risk
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Photos: Point Pelee National Park at 100
Established in 1918, Canada’s southernmost national park is a haven for wildlife and nature lovers alike
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David McEown’s Antarctic impressions
One Ocean Expeditions’ artist-in-residence on the Antarctic’s ‘fantastical’ lure, having king penguins critique his work and why he lets his paint flash-freeze
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Walking away from the wild side
In a new book, Max Foran denounces Canada's failures in protecting its wildlife from human exploitation
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10 interesting discoveries from BioBlitz Canada 150
35 events, 16,600 hours and 7,510 recorded species: the results are in from a series of bioblitz events held to commemorate Canada 150
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