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

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

From September to November, grizzly bears gather in the mountainous Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation Traditional Territory to feast on salmon. As the temperature dips, their fur becomes coated in ice, creating an otherworldly look and spectacular photos.

New technology is helping researchers understand how birds time their migrations when the seasons send mixed signals

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

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

Plus: skydiving salamanders, Canada’s returning monarch, orca blubber insights, and the woodpecker-wasp conservation dream team. 

The search for these iconic Canadian birds will take you to some of the most scenic locations the country has to offer

This deadly disease has killed more than 5.7 million bats, and it's spreading

The decrease in human activity could be the reason

Plus: protecting Canada’s caribou and the struggle of the black spruce

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

Whether outrunning a tornado, dodging lava bombs or hunkering down in a hurricane, explorer George Kourounis is most comfortable living on the edge

Cartographic highlights from Canadian Geographic’s 2018 issues

On March 2, Blue Mountain’s NordicFest welcomes the return of the Yeti

In celebration of its 90th year, the RCGS handed out awards to a diverse and star-studded roster of honourees

The Canadian astronaut shares insights into life in zero-gravity as he orbits the planet aboard the International Space Station

Part of our roundup of 90 of Canada’s greatest explorers, these 16 explorers significantly advanced our knowledge of Canada’s geography through mapping

Based on the film documentary of the same name, The Third Dive looks to expose the circumstances around Rob Stewart's untimely death.

Joe MacInnis just became the fourth person ever to receive the William Beebe Award for exceptional contributions to underwater exploration from the New York City-based Explorers Club

"Bell Islanders are a picture of what it means to be Canadian," says the underwater diver and RCGS Explorer-in-Residence

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

Part of our roundup of 90 of Canada’s greatest explorers, these 17 explorers boldly went where few have dared

Cave diver Jill Heinerth is one of Canada’s greatest explorers and a world-leading technical diver. She's also the RCGS's very first Explorer-in-Residence.

Depending on whom you ask, the North’s sentinel species is either on the edge of extinction or an environmental success story. An in-depth look at the complicated, contradictory and controversial science behind the sound bites

Arctic researcher receives prestigious 2020 L’Oréal Canada For Women in Science Research Excellence Fellowship

On the final day of Canada's Coolest School Trip, the students went whitewater rafting, rode the Jasper SkyTram and soaked in the Miette Hot Springs

Uprooted repeatedly by development projects, the Oujé-Bougoumou Cree wandered boreal Quebec for 70 years before finding a permanent home. For some, the journey continues.

Canadian Geographic celebrates the exploration and conservation work of RCGS Explorer-in-Residence Jill Heinerth in a new Google Earth Voyager story

Explorer-in-Residence Jill Heinerth is in British Columbia this week visiting schools and talking about her experiences as a diver

Artificial intelligence combines with social-media analysis to inform first responders and scientists

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