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Wildlife photographers on the thrill of the chase — and the importance of setting ethical guidelines
People & Culture
The Canadian Geographic Photographer-in-Residence shares her experience getting into the field of wildlife photography, where she finds inspiration and more
People & Culture
The father of four and founding member of the Canadian Conservation Photographers Collective discusses his love for nature, finding the time to photograph and more
People & Culture
Martin Gregus and Brittany Crossman are two nominees for the prestigious competition developed and produced by the National History Museum
Science & Tech
The biologist talks whale reserves in the Caribbean and an international effort to communicate with sperm whales
Travel
RCGS Fellows Brian and Dee Keating share their experience aboard Queen Elizabeth and the wildlife encountered at sea
Kids
Bighorn sheep are stocky, muscular animals known for their massive curled horns and impressive climbing abilities. They can be found scattered around southern British Columbia,…
Wildlife
Across the Pacific Northwest, sea stars are melting at an astonishing rate as a result of a deadly disease — find out what researchers are doing and how you can help study the issue
Wildlife
In the Hudson Bay Lowlands, polar bears have reigned supreme. Increased sightings of a new predator have everyone on high alert.
Wildlife
How ‘maas ol, the spirit bear, connects us to the last glacial maximum of the Pacific Northwest
Travel
Learning to spot wildlife with a Naturalistus extremus (Robert Bateman) in B.C.’s Great Bear Rainforest
Travel
Homalco Wildlife and Cultural Tours offers a chance for visitors to experience Homalco culture — and for the community to heal
Travel
Stunning scenery, craft beer — and eagles by the hundreds
Travel
The Indigenous-owned and operated Quaaout Lodge in the B.C. interior is an ideal base for watching one of North America’s most amazing migrations
Wildlife
How scientists, volunteers, and incarcerated women are finding hope and metamorphosis through supporting a struggling butterfly
Wildlife
In the field with researchers and volunteers scrambling to save Canada’s most endangered mammal
Environment
Collaborative research is uncovering the secrets of coastal seagrass beds to help keep them healthy
Science & Tech
As its one-year anniversary approaches, the cryobank at the Canadian Museum of Nature is ready to grow its collection of plant and animal tissues
Wildlife
Photographer Martin Gregus recounts his summer 2020 expedition to the western coast of Hudson Bay in northern Manitoba
Wildlife
Michelle Valberg, Photographer-In-Residence, compiles some of her favourite wildlife images to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day
People & Culture
These 10 members of Canadian Geographic’s online Photo Club are making waves with their unique perspectives on Canadian wildlife and landscapes
People & Culture
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.
People & Culture
We asked some of Canada’s most accomplished photographers why they dedicate their time to capturing images of nature. Here’s what they said.
Travel
An unforgettable encounter with the gentle giants of the sea
Travel
A voyage to Antarctica reveals a continent’s-worth of wildlife and ice at the end of the Earth
Travel
On Bermuda’s Nonsuch Island, a protected nature reserve, a rare species of seabird is making a comeback
Travel
Discover the natural wonders of southern Africa on an overland journey from Cape Town, South Africa to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe
Travel
In 1976, my husband’s grandparents solved one of the world’s great natural mysteries: the monarch butterfly migration. Four decades later, we retraced their journey.
Wildlife
Named after its distinct blue colour, the blue shark is one of the most wide-ranging and easily recognizable sharks in the world. It can be found on both Canada’s Pacific and…
Kids
The spotted turtle is a highly recognizable North American species that is known for its distinctive yellow spots on its dark coloured shell. …
Kids
As the fastest land animal in North America, the pronghorn is a highly migratory animal that has incredible vision and can be identified by the horns on its head. …
Kids
As the largest heron in North America, the great blue heron stands about one metre tall. …
Kids
Within Canada, there are several species of wolves that occupy approximately 90 per cent of their historic range. …
Wildlife
As white sharks make their presence known off the coast of Atlantic Canada, researchers and locals want to know: should people be worried?
Wildlife
As the sea otter begins its long-overdue return to Haida Gwaii, careful plans are being laid to welcome them — and to preserve a prosperous shellfish harvest
Wildlife
Otherworldly shots captured by science and conservation photojournalist Samantha Stephens show spotted salamanders trapped by carnivorous northern pitcher plants
Wildlife
As wild pollinator populations continue to decline, researchers are working to develop a vision for Canada’s pollinator protection
Wildlife
Muskoxen have roamed the tundra for millennia, but today these woolly beasts are facing a number of very modern threats to their existence
Wildlife
What Wildlife Conservation Society Canada scientists discovered after examining a colony of thick-billed murres in Cape Parry, N.W.T.
Wildlife
Your weekly CanGeo round-up of wildlife news
Kids
As one of Canada's most recognizable animals, the polar bear is the largest bear in the world and the top predator in the Arctic.
Kids
Highly adapted to living in the cold, the Arctic hare has shortened ears and limbs and almost a quarter of its body is made up of fat. …
People & Culture
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
People & Culture
Meet the avian stars of Northern Rescue, the new family drama from CBC and Netflix
People & Culture
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
People & Culture
The best of the best images from Canadian Geographic’s 2018 competition
People & Culture
The story of a biologist’s lifelong study of an endangered species — and its future
Wildlife
Our love of deer runs deep. But as their numbers surge and damage mounts, it may be time for a reckoning.
Wildlife
These iconic birds have added magic to the soundscapes of Canada’s lakes for millions of years — but will we hear them forever?
Wildlife
Celebrating Groundhog Day with wildlife expert Michael Runtz
Wildlife
The failure to recognize distinct species and subspecies of caribou is hampering efforts to conserve them. So, I revised their taxonomy.
Wildlife
Honouring one of Canada’s most beloved bears with stories about how polar bears hunt, how they are adapting to life on land, how they may have evolved and more!
Wildlife
Your weekly CanGeo round-up of wildlife news
Wildlife
Your weekly CanGeo round-up of wildlife news
Environment
Welcome to the sinaaq, or floe edge, where landfast ice meets open Arctic Ocean and species thrive
People & Culture
A noted Canadian wildlife photographer who often contributes to Canadian Geographic shares the story of his big break
Kids
As one of Canada's most beautiful mammals, the Arctic fox is well-known for its white fur which is why it's often referred to as the snow fox.
People & Culture
Tour of winning images to make four Canadian stops, starting July 20 at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa
Wildlife
Grizzlies, monarch butterflies and other keystone species could be at risk
Wildlife
Recording the soundscapes of our ecosystems is a burgeoning field that allows researchers to better decode what the Earth is saying. But are we listening?
Wildlife
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!
Wildlife
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.
Wildlife
Plus: Arctic-bound beavers, New Brunswick’s rare vulture visit, Manitoba’s cougar comeback and Canada’s feistiest flora
Wildlife
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Your weekly CanGeo round-up of wildlife news
Wildlife
Your weekly CanGeo round-up of wildlife news
Wildlife
Your weekly CanGeo round-up of wildlife news
Environment
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
Kids
Caribou are highly migratory animals that stay together in herds while they move almost constantly. …
Wildlife
The search for these iconic Canadian birds will take you to some of the most scenic locations the country has to offer
Wildlife
The prairie bird has come close to extinction in Canada, but a captive breeding and reintroduction program is helping to halt its decline
People & Culture
A look back at the most awe-inspiring and thought-provoking visuals we published this year
Science & Tech
Des experts inuits et des scientifiques d’Environnement Canada collaborent pour gérer une explosion démographique de l’oie des neiges
Wildlife
A photo posted to Facebook by an amateur wildlife photographer led to the discovery of a new swift fox den in southern Alberta for the first time in nearly a century
Environment
Studies conducted at the Experimental Lakes Area in northwestern Ontario have impacted environmental decision-making around the world
Places
Established in 1918, Canada’s southernmost national park is a haven for wildlife and nature lovers alike