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The naturalist and the wonderful, lovable, very bold jay
Canada jays thrive in the cold. The life’s work of one biologist gives us clues as to how they’ll fare in a hotter world.
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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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Canada‘s largest EVER private conservation project
Also: Climate changed restaurant menus, sandhill cranes in New Brunswick, bears waking up from their slumber — and a pesky woodpecker hits Canada where it hurts
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What’s in a name? Problematic names in the world of wildlife
Wildlife names that could use a rebrand
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Wildlife Wednesday: Birds, butterflies, bears, bats and… babies!
Your weekly CanGeo round-up of wildlife news
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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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No bats, no chocolate — plus five more reasons you should love bats
From contributing to the production of chocolate to regulating mosquito populations, bats are important animals that play a significant role in the world’s ecosystems
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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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Walrus watching, sleepy bats and lost petrels
Plus: protecting Canada’s caribou and the struggle of the black spruce
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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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10 things you didn’t know about moths
An insect of many talents, here’s why moths are one of the world’s most underrated animals
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“Whale superhighway” map marks World Whale Day
Plus: Marathon hare migrations, increasingly efficient wolves, wandering basking sharks and homemaking bees
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Wildlife Wednesday: arty badgers, bespoke batcaves and a fantastic fossil find
It's your weekly CanGeo round-up of wildlife news!
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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: Great grey owl
Despite being Manitoba’s official bird, the great grey owl can be found in nearly every Canadian province and territory. …
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Global map depicts mammal movement between protected areas
Connecting protected areas allows wildlife to roam, and is a vital part of the conservation conversation
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Wildlife Wednesday: Baby caribou, star-crossed salmon and bringing buffalo back
Your weekly CanGeo round-up of wildlife news
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Photos: Best Wildlife Photography 2020
A sneak peek at Canada's top wildlife photos in our new special collector's edition
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Study finds half of Canada’s vertebrate wildlife species are in decline
Habitat loss, pollution, climate change have all contributed to steep declines of some species since 1970
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