Travel
From South African penguins and Canadian bears to Australian wombats and Bolivian pumas, Robin Esrock introduces inspiring wildlife sanctuaries where volunteers make all the difference
People & Culture
The Canadian Geographic Photographer-in-Residence shares her experience getting into the field of wildlife photography, where she finds inspiration and more
Wildlife
How Canada’s wildlife is struggling to cope with the human-induced forcings of climate change
People & Culture
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
Travel
Up close and personal with the man-eaters of Australia’s Northern Territory
Wildlife
The failure to recognize distinct species and subspecies of caribou is hampering efforts to conserve them. So, I revised their taxonomy.
Wildlife
Plus: protecting Canada’s caribou and the struggle of the black spruce
Kids
Caribou are highly migratory animals that stay together in herds while they move almost constantly. …
Wildlife
The federal government has committed $1.26 million over five years for First Nations-led projects to preserve the endangered herd
Wildlife
The South Selkirk mountain caribou herd currently numbers just 11 animals
Kids
The spotted turtle is a highly recognizable North American species that is known for its distinctive yellow spots on its dark coloured shell. …
Kids
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. …
Kids
As the largest heron in North America, the great blue heron stands about one metre tall. …
Kids
As one of Canada's most iconic animals, the beaver is the largest rodent in the country and the second-largest rodent in the world (after the capybara).
Wildlife
Otherworldly shots captured by science and conservation photojournalist Samantha Stephens show spotted salamanders trapped by carnivorous northern pitcher plants
Wildlife
As wild pollinator populations continue to decline, researchers are working to develop a vision for Canada’s pollinator protection
Wildlife
Muskoxen have roamed the tundra for millennia, but today these woolly beasts are facing a number of very modern threats to their existence
Wildlife
In the field with researchers and volunteers scrambling to save Canada’s most endangered mammal
Wildlife
Our love of deer runs deep. But as their numbers surge and damage mounts, it may be time for a reckoning.
Travel
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Wildlife
Environment
Environment
Collaborative research is uncovering the secrets of coastal seagrass beds to help keep them healthy
Wildlife
The naked truth about nudibranchs, in British Columbia and beyond
People & Culture
A look back at the most awe-inspiring and thought-provoking visuals we published this year
Wildlife
New research reveals these unique animals evolved a way to rid their systems of excess sediment — but the sponges may be having trouble keeping up with human activity in their habitat
Wildlife
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?
People & Culture
These 10 members of Canadian Geographic’s online Photo Club are making waves with their unique perspectives on Canadian wildlife and landscapes
People & Culture
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.
People & Culture
We asked some of Canada’s most accomplished photographers why they dedicate their time to capturing images of nature. Here’s what they said.
Travel
A voyage to Antarctica reveals a continent’s-worth of wildlife and ice at the end of the Earth
Travel
On Bermuda’s Nonsuch Island, a protected nature reserve, a rare species of seabird is making a comeback
Travel
Discover the natural wonders of southern Africa on an overland journey from Cape Town, South Africa to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe
Travel
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.
Travel
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
People & Culture
Wildlife
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Wildlife
Wildlife
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Environment
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
Environment
From floods to fires, drought to coastal erosion, climate change is already having an impact on Canada's communities, landscapes and wildlife
Wildlife
The number of polar bears living around southern Hudson Bay has dropped by nearly a fifth since 2011
Places
Responding to feedback from Canadians, environment minister Catherine McKenna promised a renewed focus on science and conservation for Canada's protected places
Wildlife
New report from the WWF calls for increased international cooperation on polar bear conservation
People & Culture
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
People & Culture
Meet the avian stars of Northern Rescue, the new family drama from CBC and Netflix
People & Culture
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
People & Culture
The story of a biologist’s lifelong study of an endangered species — and its future
People & Culture
A noted Canadian wildlife photographer who often contributes to Canadian Geographic shares the story of his big break
Environment
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
Environment
Welcome to the sinaaq, or floe edge, where landfast ice meets open Arctic Ocean and species thrive
Environment
Studies conducted at the Experimental Lakes Area in northwestern Ontario have impacted environmental decision-making around the world
Environment
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
Environment
Environmentalists hope the long-awaited legislation will compensate for shortcomings in the federal Species at Risk Act
Wildlife
Your weekly CanGeo round-up of wildlife news
Kids
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.
Kids
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. …
Science & Tech
Des experts inuits et des scientifiques d’Environnement Canada collaborent pour gérer une explosion démographique de l’oie des neiges
Wildlife
Photographer Martin Gregus recounts his summer 2020 expedition to the western coast of Hudson Bay in northern Manitoba
Wildlife
Michelle Valberg, Photographer-In-Residence, compiles some of her favourite wildlife images to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day
People & Culture
Tour of winning images to make four Canadian stops, starting July 20 at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa
Wildlife
Canadian Geographic’s newest Photographer-in-Residence gives us a glimpse at her process
Wildlife
The Yukon-based photographer shares more of his wild wolf photos and how he discovered his passion for visual storytelling
Inside the National Biodiversity Cryobank of Canada, a DNA “library of life”
02Hope grows for one of Canada’s most endangered species as greater sage-grouse are released into the wild
03Swift foxes return to Alberta
04Trump’s proposed changes to Endangered Species Act worry Canadian conservationists
Places
This is not your average summer job
Kids
Often identified by their large tusks, walrus are large marine mammals that can weigh more than 2000 pounds. …
Places
Established in 1918, Canada’s southernmost national park is a haven for wildlife and nature lovers alike
Wildlife
Your weekly CanGeo round-up of wildlife news
Wildlife
In a new book, Max Foran denounces Canada's failures in protecting its wildlife from human exploitation
Kids
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.
Wildlife
Your weekly CanGeo round-up of wildlife news
Environment
Budget 2018 contains some major investments in Canada's wilderness and wildlife. Here are the highlights.
Wildlife
Your weekly CanGeo round-up of wildlife news
Wildlife
Your weekly CanGeo round-up of wildlife news
Wildlife
Your weekly CanGeo round-up of wildlife news
People & Culture
Penned by a Toronto-based composer, “Run Freddy Run!” tells the story of Manitoba’s unique relationship with bison
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