Plus: Marathon hare migrations, increasingly efficient wolves, wandering basking sharks and homemaking bees

Why Canada’s cougars are on the rise — and what that means for us

A look at the fascinating sites Parks Canada has proposed for UNESCO World Heritage Site designation

Researchers at the University of British Columbia have found evidence that bowhead whales exfoliate their skin by rubbing against large rocks

From misty mornings to bright fall foliage, these photos highlight the beauty of the season

A wonder for the eye at any time of day

Chef Michael Hunter from Toronto’s Antler Kitchen & Bar shares his favourite wild game recipes

First Nations history shines through petroglyphs and pictographs

Plus, more news from the North: new polar bear population brings hope, Nunavik sentinel discovers new butterfly species, N.W.T. gets a new National Wildlife Area and Canada’s Arctic provides a blueprint for life on Mars.

We asked some of Canada’s most accomplished photographers why they dedicate their time to capturing images of nature. Here’s what they said.

Grizzlies, puffins, whales and more from the new Ultimate Canadian Instagram Photos special issue, on newsstands now

How so-called rare earth elements are powering our modern tech — and where to find them

After more than a million years on Earth, the caribou is under threat of global extinction. The precipitous decline of the once mighty herds is a tragedy that is hard to watch — and even harder to reverse.

Whales are beginning to return to B.C. waters — but will they find a safe haven?

Algonquin wolves face an uncertain future primarily because they can be legally shot and trapped in many parts of Ontario

Exploring our love-hate relationship with the wolf

Rick McIntyre explains the positive impact of wolf reintroduction on the Yellowstone ecosystem

Critical property is home to a number of endangered and threatened species

Once a traditional way of life across Canada, trapping survives and even thrives in communities throughout the North, including Colville Lake, N.W.T.

The legacy of artist Paul Kane‘s epic 19th-century journey across Canada

This online map platform displays hundreds of stories on ecological farming issues from around the world

Lead archeologist Bill Perry discusses the latest findings and what they reveal about the region

The Royal Alberta Museum has officially opened its downtown Edmonton building, capping a complex multi-year move that’s captured in this behind-the-scenes photo essay

One writer’s journey to explore the life of Louis Riel

#MuseumSelfie trended on Twitter January 20th as people the world over shared their snaps.

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Canadian Paralympians and Para athletes join the mission to increase trail accessibility across Canada

Some of Canada’s best brewpubs

Physical distancing requirements to slow the spread of COVID-19 will make it difficult for researchers to visit suspected tornado sites this year, so the team behind the Northern Tornadoes Project is calling on the public to help 

Five eco-friendly products used around the world to create paper

Colouring Canada features 26 greyscale photographs shot by Canadian Geographic's Photographer-in-Residence 

How grasslands protection and conservation agriculture can work as front-line defences against climate change

Michelle LePage goes north for a better view of spectacular auroras

Three can’t-miss experiences in Anchorage

Fine dining and fast-paced fun are on the menu each fall during Whistler's Cornucopia food fest

A new study finds zoos and aquariums in Canada are publishing more peer-reviewed research, but there is still more to be done