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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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Excerpt from Sweet in Tooth and Claw: Stories of Generosity and Cooperation in the Natural World
02Bioacoustics: What nature’s sounds can tell us about the health of our world
03‘Frick, I Love Nature’: CBC Gem’s newest comedy/nature series you need to see to believe
04Interview with Melissa Lem on making nature more accessible and becoming a climate activist
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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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People & Culture
Douze photographes canadiens partagent la nature qu’ils adorent
Nous avons demandé à certains des photographes les plus remarquables du Canada d’expliquer pourquoi ils dédient leur temps à capter des images de la nature. Voici ce qu’ils ont révélé.
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12 Canadian photographers share the nature they love
We asked some of Canada’s most accomplished photographers why they dedicate their time to capturing images of nature. Here’s what they said.
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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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Articles
Environment
I am Mutehekau Shipu: A river’s journey to personhood in eastern Quebec
In February 2021, the world was introduced to Mutehekau Shipu — also known as the Magpie River — when the people of Ekuanitshit, Que. and the regional municipality made a joint declaration granting the river legal personhood and rights. The declaration carries broad implications for the fight to protect nature across Canada and around the world.
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Born of the bayou
How a massive volunteer effort restored the health of Clam Bayou on Florida’s Gulf Coast
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Why Canada should recognize its citizens’ environmental rights
David Boyd, a Canadian environmental lawyer and UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights and the Environment, reveals how recognizing the human right to a healthy environment can spur positive action for the planet
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Disc golf is the sport you should take up this summer
Often seen as a fringe sport, disc golf is a challenging yet accessible activity that takes players to unique natural spaces
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Alberta creates new provincial park, adding to world’s largest stretch of protected boreal forest
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Five green highlights of the latest federal budget
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Butterflies come alive in Ottawa
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Meet the winners of the 2017 Nature Inspiration Awards
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Five fascinating specimens from the Canadian Museum of Nature’s vast collection
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Canadian Space Agency to launch new RADARSAT mission in November
02Citizen science platform iNaturalist is testing artificial intelligence to help with species identification
03Six Canadians receive grants for projects to get youth active in nature
04Survey finds Canadians support limiting human activity to save endangered species — up to a point
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Lords of the forest: Walking among New Zealand’s kauri trees
Kauri trees were logged to the brink in the 19th and 20th centuries and are now vulnerable to a fungal disease, but new Maori-led stewardship programs offer hope for New Zealand’s forest giants
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Travel
Five fascinating nature hot spots to explore in British Columbia
From crystal-clear tidal pools to expansive lava beds, these five spots showcase the incredible biological and geological diversity of Canada’s westernmost province
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Five nature hot spots in Alberta (that aren’t the mountain parks)
Leave the Banff and Jasper crowds behind and check out these five spots that showcase a different side of Alberta’s natural beauty
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People & Culture
Featured Fellow: Denise Clarke
The Calgary-based dancer, choreographer and recently-published author is ready for her next act
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Quebec’s newest provincial park is stunning in the winter
An early look at Parc national d’Opémican, the latest park to join Quebec’s extensive network of protected places
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Three natural treasures hidden in New Zealand’s capital
Discover Wellington’s wild side, from an urban eco-sanctuary to a breathtaking coastal walk
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Exploration
Rowing the Northwest Passage and bearing witness to climate change
In his new book, Rowing the Northwest Passage, Canadian adventurer Kevin Vallely recounts his 2013 attempt to transit the famous Arctic route
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Wildlife
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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Travel
Chasing icebergs in Newfoundland
Newly-revamped “Iceberg Finder” makes it easy for visitors to find the best spots in Newfoundland for iceberg viewing
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Ecuador’s Mashpi Lodge: A luxury retreat in the transition zone
Between rainforest and cloud forest, a serene sanctuary awaits
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Wildlife
Bluefin tuna in Atlantic Canada are no longer afraid of humans — and that’s a bad sign
A new documentary portrays the remarkable species as a symbol of a “precariously broken” ocean ecosystem
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People & Culture
10 amazing photos of autumn in Canada from Can Geo’s Photo Club
From misty mornings to bright fall foliage, these photos highlight the beauty of the season
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