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

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.

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

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

Following a deadly summer for the endangered whales, Fisheries and Oceans Canada is tightening regulations for crab fishers in the Gulf of St. Lawrence

Urban wildlife is something to appreciate, not fear

Timber poaching has become “a problem in every national forest,” with an estimated $1 billion worth of wood poached yearly in North America 

The 21st Prime Minister of Canada received the award in recognition of his distinguished career in public service and dedication to reconciliation efforts

In his new book, Klaus Dodds delves into the fascinating natural and cultural history of ice

In Banff National Park, Alberta, as in protected areas across the country, managers find it difficult to balance the desire of people to experience wilderness with an imperative to conserve it

Bring it … and leave it all on the mountain

Thomas Hall review the Seattle Sports Firewater Multi-Bottle and Mountain Hardwear Lamina Z Spark sleeping bag

Home of the resurgent trumpeter swan, this centre offers Ontarians hands-on experience in the value of wetlands

Peek inside the collections of this medical history museum with these five revealing items

5 examples of Cuban music, films and other cultural hallmarks

As the federal government prepares to move forward with its promised Indigenous language legislation, the Witsuwit’en Language and Culture Society is hoping for a language renaissance in Canada

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

Fire activity in the Brazilian Amazon surged this week; here are some key things to know about the situation

On the heels of Computer Science Education Week, we put together a list for how to best integrate coding and computing into everyday teaching

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In this essay, noted geologist and geophysicist Fred Roots explores the significance of the symbolic point at the top of the world. He submitted it to Canadian Geographic just before his death in October 2016 at age 93.

Award recipients honoured in the first virtual Annual General Meeting and Fellows Show.

A group of students from around the world who embark on an unforgettable journey of Arctic education wind up discovering something about themselves in the process

Celebrating the art of cartography, a lively national bird debate and the launch of an exciting educational contest

The Canadian woman who was first in the world to study giraffes in the wild — and is still considered one of the planet’s foremost experts on the species — is only now getting her due

Phyllis Webstad turns her residential school experience into a powerful tool for reconciliation through Orange Shirt Day

On April 12, Franklin enthusiasts had a rare opportunity to come together in the same room as The Royal Canadian Geographical Society presented their 2016 Can Geo Talks

Canadian Geographic looks back on the life of the 2020 Royal Canadian Geographical Society recipient of the Lawrence J. Burpee Medal

Now there's a way to visualize exactly what a record warm year globally meant in your city

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

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

Wrapping paper, packaging, plastic plates and cutlery — it all adds up. Here are some easy ways to avoid a nightmare around Christmas. 

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

11 facts about Canada and Canadians that are sure to entertain children of all ages

Whether diving in Antarctic waters, making scientific breakthroughs or summiting Everest, these remarkable women are making their mark on Canada and the world.

Louie Kamookak is an Inuit historian whose work helped locate the lost Erebus ship. However, he's not the only Inuk who played an important role in the century-long search.