Wildlife
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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Bioacoustics: What nature’s sounds can tell us about the health of our world
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Habitat of the heart
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Douze photographes canadiens partagent la nature qu’ils adorent
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12 Canadian photographers share the nature they love
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Trump’s proposed changes to Endangered Species Act worry Canadian conservationists
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Photos: How climate change is transforming Canada
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Michelle Valberg on her career as a wildlife photographer
02Abdulla Moussa on his work as a wildlife photographer
03Two Canadian photographers shortlisted for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award
04Announcing the winners of the 2018 Canadian Wildlife Photography of the Year Competition
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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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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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Up close with the penguins of the Arctic
What Wildlife Conservation Society Canada scientists discovered after examining a colony of thick-billed murres in Cape Parry, N.W.T.
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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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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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The (re)naming of caribou
The failure to recognize distinct species and subspecies of caribou is hampering efforts to conserve them. So, I revised their taxonomy.
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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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Animal Facts: Caribou
Caribou are highly migratory animals that stay together in herds while they move almost constantly. …
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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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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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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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People & Culture
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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Travel
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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Award-winning photos capture doomed salamanders in Algonquin Park
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The call of the loon
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No bats, no chocolate — plus five more reasons you should love bats
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Scientists solve mystery of lunge-feeding whales
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Wildlife Wednesday: The world’s loneliest whale, nest quest, serious suckers and “the worst” plant invasion
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Wildlife Wednesday: Birds, butterflies, bears, bats and… babies!
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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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Staring down a saltwater crocodile
Up close and personal with the man-eaters of Australia’s Northern Territory
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Arctic Watch: a stay in the world’s most northerly eco-lodge
A uniquely Canadian bucket list adventure featuring wildlife encounters, cultural history and custom-built experiences
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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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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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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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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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Hide and seek: The race to save the Vancouver Island Marmot
02Q&A: Watch Jane Goodall discuss her groundbreaking work
03Inside the National Biodiversity Cryobank of Canada, a DNA “library of life”
04Hope grows for one of Canada’s most endangered species as greater sage-grouse are released into the wild
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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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Working towards a wild pollinator strategy for Canada
As wild pollinator populations continue to decline, researchers are working to develop a vision for Canada’s pollinator protection
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Muskoxen: the tundra’s ultimate survivors
Muskoxen have roamed the tundra for millennia, but today these woolly beasts are facing a number of very modern threats to their existence
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Giving Bambi the boot
Our love of deer runs deep. But as their numbers surge and damage mounts, it may be time for a reckoning.
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Would you trust a groundhog?
Celebrating Groundhog Day with wildlife expert Michael Runtz
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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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Environment
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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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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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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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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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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Animal Facts: Canada Lynx
As one of Canada's most elusive cats, the Canada lynx is known for its triangular black-tipped ears and fluffy coat. …
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Animal Facts: Beaver
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).
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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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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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Celebrating Polar Bear Week with a collection of our favourite bear-themed stories
02Wildlife Wednesday: Perfectly preserved baby mammoth found in the Yukon
03The giant crocodiles that once roamed prehistoric B.C.
04Wildlife Wednesday: out-of-control hogs, sex-sorted bison, and indigenous forest gardens
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Wildlife Wednesday: chatty snappers, mite-y silk and the deadly B.C. heatwave
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Wildlife Wednesday: Shrinking right whales, cicada backing bands and a big catch
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Wildlife Wednesday: All-star hummingbirds, a “landscape of fear” and newborn whooping cranes
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Wildlife Wednesday: baby tigers, scuba lizards and a new Big Five
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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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Photos: Living on Eeyou Istchee
The residents of eastern James Bay, or Eeyou Istchee (‘the people’s land’), are opening their territory to visitors. Here’s a glimpse at a few communities in the region.
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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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Places
Parks Canada to take ‘nature first’ approach to managing national parks
Responding to feedback from Canadians, environment minister Catherine McKenna promised a renewed focus on science and conservation for Canada's protected places
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Wildlife
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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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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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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Places
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
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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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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People & Culture
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
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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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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