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The butterfly redemption
How scientists, volunteers, and incarcerated women are finding hope and metamorphosis through supporting a struggling butterfly
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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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Michelle Valberg on her career as a wildlife photographer
The Canadian Geographic Photographer-in-Residence shares her experience getting into the field of wildlife photography, where she finds inspiration and more
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Two Canadian photographers shortlisted for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award
Martin Gregus and Brittany Crossman are two nominees for the prestigious competition developed and produced by the National History Museum
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Among the bears
Photographer Martin Gregus recounts his summer 2020 expedition to the western coast of Hudson Bay in northern Manitoba
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Video: Celebrate Earth Day 2020 with images of wildlife from around the world
Michelle Valberg, Photographer-In-Residence, compiles some of her favourite wildlife images to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day
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10 Canadian photographers whose work we’re loving right now
These 10 members of Canadian Geographic’s online Photo Club are making waves with their unique perspectives on Canadian wildlife and landscapes
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Six places to (ethically) volunteer with animals around the world
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
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After burn: The new face of fire puts wildlife on the hot seat
How Canada’s wildlife is struggling to cope with the human-induced forcings of climate change
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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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Staring down a saltwater crocodile
Up close and personal with the man-eaters of Australia’s Northern Territory
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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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Protecting Canada’s hidden “meadows of the sea”
Collaborative research is uncovering the secrets of coastal seagrass beds to help keep them healthy
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What is a nudibranch? Meet the “high fashion models” of the ocean depths
The naked truth about nudibranchs, in British Columbia and beyond
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Our best photos of 2018
A look back at the most awe-inspiring and thought-provoking visuals we published this year
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B.C.’s glass sponges “cough” to unclog blocked pores
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
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Confessions of a Naturalistus ignoramus
Learning to spot wildlife with a Naturalistus extremus (Robert Bateman) in B.C.’s Great Bear Rainforest
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Beyond bears: How an Indigenous-led tourism company in B.C. is fostering deeper connections to their land
Homalco Wildlife and Cultural Tours offers a chance for visitors to experience Homalco culture — and for the community to heal
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5 ways to experience Squamish, B.C., the eagle capital of the world
Stunning scenery, craft beer — and eagles by the hundreds
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“Maybe they are happy to be home:” Watching the salmon run in British Columbia’s Adams River
The Indigenous-owned and operated Quaaout Lodge in the B.C. interior is an ideal base for watching one of North America’s most amazing migrations
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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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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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Wildlife Wednesday: Birds, butterflies, bears, bats and… babies!
Your weekly CanGeo round-up of wildlife news
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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: 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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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: Wolf
Within Canada, there are several species of wolves that occupy approximately 90 per cent of their historic range. …
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Animal Facts: Snowy owl
The snowy owl is an iconic North American bird that is almost entirely covered by feathers to keep them warm in colder climates. …
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Animal Facts: Moose
Large and in charge, the moose is one of Canada's most iconic mammals that is known for its incredible size, enormous antlers and captivating appearance.
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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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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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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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Working towards a wild pollinator strategy for Canada
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Muskoxen: the tundra’s ultimate survivors
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Giving Bambi the boot
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Would you trust a groundhog?
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Celebrating Polar Bear Week with a collection of our favourite bear-themed stories
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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: out-of-control hogs, sex-sorted bison, and indigenous forest gardens
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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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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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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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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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For the love of pronghorns
The story of a biologist’s lifelong study of an endangered species — and its future
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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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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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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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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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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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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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British Columbia is developing its own law to protect species at risk
Environmentalists hope the long-awaited legislation will compensate for shortcomings in the federal Species at Risk Act
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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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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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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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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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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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Wildlife Wednesday: baby tigers, scuba lizards and a new Big Five
Your weekly CanGeo round-up of wildlife news
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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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Photos: Life in the park at the edge of the world
This is not your average summer job
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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: All-star hummingbirds, a “landscape of fear” and newborn whooping cranes
Your weekly CanGeo round-up of wildlife news
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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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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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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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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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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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Video: The song inspired by a Manitoba town’s famous runaway bison
Penned by a Toronto-based composer, “Run Freddy Run!” tells the story of Manitoba’s unique relationship with bison
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Maternal pen project could be last chance for tiny endangered mountain caribou herd
The South Selkirk mountain caribou herd currently numbers just 11 animals
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