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Two Canadian photographers shortlisted for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award
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Celebrating Polar Bear Week with a collection of our favourite bear-themed stories
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No bats, no chocolate — plus five more reasons you should love bats
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Costa Rica: An incredible (mostly) birding adventure
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Bioacoustics: What nature’s sounds can tell us about the health of our world
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Protecting Canada’s hidden “meadows of the sea”
Collaborative research is uncovering the secrets of coastal seagrass beds to help keep them healthy
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What is a nudibranch? Meet the “high fashion models” of the ocean depths
The naked truth about nudibranchs, in British Columbia and beyond
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Our best photos of 2018
A look back at the most awe-inspiring and thought-provoking visuals we published this year
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B.C.’s glass sponges “cough” to unclog blocked pores
New research reveals these unique animals evolved a way to rid their systems of excess sediment — but the sponges may be having trouble keeping up with human activity in their habitat
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Habitat of the heart
An exclusive excerpt from nature-deficit disorder expert Richard Louv's new book Our Wild Calling: How Connecting with Animals Can Transform Our Lives — and Save Theirs
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Q&A: Watch Jane Goodall discuss her groundbreaking work
The pioneering primatologist talks about her time with chimpanzees, what inspired her to become an activist and what individuals can do to help the planet
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Life at the Arctic floe edge
Welcome to the sinaaq, or floe edge, where landfast ice meets open Arctic Ocean and species thrive
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When a lake is better than a lab
Studies conducted at the Experimental Lakes Area in northwestern Ontario have impacted environmental decision-making around the world
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Photos: How climate change is transforming Canada
From floods to fires, drought to coastal erosion, climate change is already having an impact on Canada's communities, landscapes and wildlife
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Swimming with manatees in Crystal River, Florida
An unforgettable encounter with the gentle giants of the sea
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Confessions of a Naturalistus ignoramus
Learning to spot wildlife with a Naturalistus extremus (Robert Bateman) in B.C.’s Great Bear Rainforest
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A voyage into Antarctica
A voyage to Antarctica reveals a continent’s-worth of wildlife and ice at the end of the Earth
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Beyond bears: How an Indigenous-led tourism company in B.C. is fostering deeper connections to their land
Homalco Wildlife and Cultural Tours offers a chance for visitors to experience Homalco culture — and for the community to heal
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5 ways to experience Squamish, B.C., the eagle capital of the world
Stunning scenery, craft beer — and eagles by the hundreds
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Inside the National Biodiversity Cryobank of Canada, a DNA “library of life”
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Hope grows for one of Canada’s most endangered species as greater sage-grouse are released into the wild
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For the love of pronghorns
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Swift foxes return to Alberta
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Trump’s proposed changes to Endangered Species Act worry Canadian conservationists
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As deadly white-nose syndrome spreads west, bat biologists race to prepare
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Among the bears
Photographer Martin Gregus recounts his summer 2020 expedition to the western coast of Hudson Bay in northern Manitoba
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Video: Celebrate Earth Day 2020 with images of wildlife from around the world
Michelle Valberg, Photographer-In-Residence, compiles some of her favourite wildlife images to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day
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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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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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Wildlife Wednesday: Birds, butterflies, bears, bats and… babies!
Your weekly CanGeo round-up of wildlife news
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Animal Facts: Bald Eagle
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10 birds to look for in Canada this summer
The search for these iconic Canadian birds will take you to some of the most scenic locations the country has to offer
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Announcing the winners of the 33rd Annual Photo Competition
The best of the best images from Canadian Geographic’s 2018 competition
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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: Polar bear
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Animal Facts: Arctic hare
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Explosion démographique de l’oie des neiges
Des experts inuits et des scientifiques d’Environnement Canada collaborent pour gérer une explosion démographique de l’oie des neiges
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Canada must step up action to conserve polar bears: report
New report from the WWF calls for increased international cooperation on polar bear conservation
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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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Five green highlights of the latest federal budget
Budget 2018 contains some major investments in Canada's wilderness and wildlife. Here are the highlights.
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Saskatchewan’s wild boar problem
A porcine invader poses a serious risk to the province's agriculture industry and native vegetation
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Every day is Halloween for these eerie insects
Often gory and gross, insects use disguises to improve ther odds of survival
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Wildlife Wednesday: Perfectly preserved baby mammoth found in the Yukon
Plus: Colossal tree discovery in B.C., hope for Quebec’s musical frogs, what we can learn from ancient West Coast fish bones and Newfoundland’s Buddy Wasisname immortalized as ancient fossil!
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The giant crocodiles that once roamed prehistoric B.C.
Plus: Montreal’s mischievous fox, the supersized goldfish invading Canada’s lakes, Arctic fungi under threat and an Indigenous-led movement to collect Canada’s seeds.
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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: out-of-control hogs, sex-sorted bison, and indigenous forest gardens
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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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Wildlife Wednesday: chatty snappers, mite-y silk and the deadly B.C. heatwave
Your weekly CanGeo round-up of wildlife news
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Wildlife Wednesday: Shrinking right whales, cicada backing bands and a big catch
Your weekly CanGeo round-up of wildlife news
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Wildlife Wednesday: All-star hummingbirds, a “landscape of fear” and newborn whooping cranes
Your weekly CanGeo round-up of wildlife news
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Wildlife Wednesday: baby tigers, scuba lizards and a new Big Five
Your weekly CanGeo round-up of wildlife news
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Announcing the winners of the 2018 Canadian Wildlife Photography of the Year Competition
The best of the best images of Canadian wildlife from the annual competition hosted by Canadian Geographic in partnership with the Canadian Museum of Nature
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What it was like to work with penguins on the set of Northern Rescue
Meet the avian stars of Northern Rescue, the new family drama from CBC and Netflix
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Your photos: Canada weathers the snows of winter
As southwest B.C. comes to grips with a phenomenon called snow, we share some wintry images taken across the country this winter by members of our Photo Club
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Behind the covers: My journey as a published wildlife photographer
A noted Canadian wildlife photographer who often contributes to Canadian Geographic shares the story of his big break
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Previously stable population of polar bears now in decline, study finds
The number of polar bears living around southern Hudson Bay has dropped by nearly a fifth since 2011
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Walking away from the wild side
In a new book, Max Foran denounces Canada's failures in protecting its wildlife from human exploitation
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Q&A: Wildlife photographer Daisy Gilardini on her travel plans, essential gear and “3 Ps”
Canadian Geographic's newest Photographer-in-Residence gives us a glimpse at her process
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Q&A: Photographer Peter Mather on wolves, the wilderness and finding a purpose
The Yukon-based photographer shares more of his wild wolf photos and how he discovered his passion for visual storytelling
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Rise of the synanthropes
Synanthropes: wild animals that live near and benefit from humans. An exploration of why some species thrive among us, and how urban planners are managing their increasing numbers.
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10 interesting discoveries from BioBlitz Canada 150
35 events, 16,600 hours and 7,510 recorded species: the results are in from a series of bioblitz events held to commemorate Canada 150
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Butterflies come alive in Ottawa
The Canadian Museum of Nature's new Butterflies in Flight exhibit lets visitors mingle with dozens of the insects
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Five things you may have missed in the latest COSEWIC assessment
Whether it's lampreys on Vancouver Island or a rare moth on the Prairies, the latest assessment from the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada provides a snapshot of the nation's fragile and fascinating species
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Animal Facts: Arctic fox
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As Banff’s famed wildlife overpasses turn 20, the world looks to Canada for conservation inspiration
The innovative structures are heralded for having opened migration corridors and saved countless animals from vehicle collisions
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Video: The song inspired by a Manitoba town’s famous runaway bison
Penned by a Toronto-based composer, “Run Freddy Run!” tells the story of Manitoba’s unique relationship with bison
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The illegal wildlife trade is a biodiversity apocalypse
An estimated annual $175-billion business, the illegal trade in wildlife is the world’s fourth-largest criminal enterprise. It stands to radically alter the animal kingdom.
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Photos: Living on Eeyou Istchee
The residents of eastern James Bay, or Eeyou Istchee (‘the people’s land’), are opening their territory to visitors. Here’s a glimpse at a few communities in the region.
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Ancient bear with bad teeth offers insight into modern bear ecology
Researchers say cavities in fossilized bear teeth suggest that even early in their evolution, bears geared up for winter by eating sugary berries
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How citizen scientists solved a migration mystery
No one knew golden eagles in the Yukon and Alaska migrated along the Rockies’ front ranges, until an avid birder noticed something strange
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Q&A: Director Mike Clattenburg on “Crawford,” a comedic tribute to raccoons
In new CBC comedy series Crawford, the ubiquitous backyard bandits get something of an image overhaul
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12 incredible images from the 2018 World Press Photo Contest
Tour of winning images to make four Canadian stops, starting July 20 at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa
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Dinner is served
Wildlife is figuring out that human infrastructure helps with the hunt
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