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Animal Facts: Bighorn sheep
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,…
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Animal Facts: Red fox
As one of Canada's most well-loved animals, the red fox can be characterized by its beautiful colour and white-tipped fluffy tail. …
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Animal Facts: Spotted turtle
The spotted turtle is a highly recognizable North American species that is known for its distinctive yellow spots on its dark coloured shell. …
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Animal Facts: Arctic char
The Arctic char is the most northernly occurring of any freshwater fish and mainly inhabits the Arctic and adjacent oceans.
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Animal Facts: Rock ptarmigan
As a seasonally camouflaged species, the rock ptarmigan has brown plumage in the summer and white plumage in the winter to blend in with its surroundings. …
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Animal Facts: Blue shark
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…
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Excerpt: How to Be Animal
Melanie Challenger explores the conflict between humanity and the animal in her new book, How to Be Animal: A New History of What it Means to be Human
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10 surprising facts about Canada’s wildlife
Over the last few weeks I’ve been sharing a selection of my favourite stats and feats from my new book
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Do not disturb: Practicing ethical wildlife photography
Wildlife photographers on the thrill of the chase — and the importance of setting ethical guidelines
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Our fascination with mammoths
How the legacy of these woolly giants persists in pop culture, storytelling, ecology and even the controversial idea of de-extinction
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Six facts in celebration of Earth Day
Photo: Image of Earth from space, looking at North America. (Reto Stöckl/NASA Goddard Space Flight Center)Tomorrow, Canadians will celebrate Earth Day, the…
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10 surprising facts about Canadian industry
Over the last few weeks I’ve been sharing a selection of my favourite stats and feats from my new book Canadian Geographic Biggest and Best of Canada: 1000 Facts &…
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10 surprising facts about Canadian transportation
Over the last few weeks I’ve been sharing a selection of my favourite stats and feats from my new book Canadian Geographic Biggest and Best of Canada: 1000 Facts &…
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Animals inside out at the Museum of Nature
Looking for something to do this long weekend? Why not look inside an animal? From the curators of the worldwide success
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Sacred returns: the repatriation of Indigenous heritage
The uncertain future of thousands of artifacts as the Hudson’s Bay Company winds down
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Connecting to 6,000 years of history at Wanuskewin Heritage Park
The cultural site near Saskatoon is working to connect non-Indigenous and Indigenous people to 6,000 years of the region’s First Nations heritage
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10 bonus facts about Canadian people, places and society
Over the last few weeks I’ve been sharing a selection of my favourite stats and feats from my new book Canadian Geographic Biggest and Best of Canada: 1000 Facts &…
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Nunavut Inuit Heritage Centre brings history home
Inuit Heritage Trust’s William Beveridge and Elder Sakiasie Sowdlooapik explain the importance of bringing Inuit artifacts home to Nunavut
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New Land Expedition: Fun facts
The New Land 2013 expedition is following the route of Norwegian explorer Otto Sverdrup across Ellesmere Island,…
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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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Animal facts: Pine marten
Pine martens come from the Mustelidae family and are related to weasels, ferrets and otters. They use tree cavities as resting and breeding sites, so they favour woodland…
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Animal Facts: Blue whale
As the largest animals ever known to have lived on earth, the blue whale is a magnificent species that can be found all over the world. …
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Animal Facts: Beaver
As one of Canada's most iconic animals, the beaver is the largest rodent in the country and the second-largest rodent in the world (after the capybara).
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22 facts and figures from the Alpine Club of Canada’s 2019 State of the Mountains Report
The Alpine Club of Canada covers everything from wildfires to watermelon snow in its recently published annual report on Canada’s alpine environments
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Fun facts to celebrate International Day of Forests
Did you know that Canada is home to 10 per cent of the world’s forests? Or that 68 per cent of Canada's forests are coniferous?As we celebrate the second annual…
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10 surprising facts about Canadian geography
There are times when I speak and, based on the reactions of those around me, I feel very much like Cliff Clavin, the know-it-all barfly from the 1980-90s sitcom Cheers.…
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10 surprising facts about Canadian weather
Last week, I shared a selection of my favourite stats and feats) from my new…
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Infographic: Canadian water facts for World Oceans Day
When it comes to oceans, Canada is luckier than most. The country is hemmed in by a total of three oceans (Pacific, Arctic and Atlantic), and we boast the longest coastline in…
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5 facts about 50 Sussex Drive
Get to know the new home of The Royal Canadian Geographical Society and Canadian Geographic
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Opinion: Nature didn’t drop this bomb. We dropped it on nature
The SARS outbreak of 2003 showed us the consequences of environmental degradation and the commodification of wild animals. Why hasn’t anything changed?
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Interview with Dolf DeJong on helping endangered red panda populations at the Toronto Zoo
The CEO of the Toronto Zoo and Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society talks about the newborn red panda cub and how a single animal can make a difference
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Animal crossing: Reconnecting North America’s most important wildlife corridor
This past summer an ambitious wildlife under/overpass system broke ground in B.C. on a deadly stretch of highway just west of the Alberta border. Here’s how it happened.
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Animal Facts: Grizzly bear
Despite their large size, grizzly bears have been known to run at speeds of 55 kilometres per hour!
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11 amazing facts about Canada’s bear species
Did you know polar bears aren’t actually white? Or that bears mark their territory by rubbing their backs on trees?
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Caribou are vanishing at an alarming rate. Is it too late to save them?
After more than a million years on Earth, the caribou is under threat of global extinction. The precipitous decline of the once mighty herds is a tragedy that is hard to watch — and even harder to reverse.
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Infographic of 10 Manitoba fossil facts
Manitoba has more to offer paleontology enthusiasts than you thought
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Canadian photojournalist shortlisted for international award for powerful shot of kangaroo and joey
Jo-Anne McArthur’s photo of a kangaroo and joey who survived the 2020 Australian bushfires is up for the 2021 People’s Choice Award in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition
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Animal Facts: Bald Eagle
The bald eagle is one of Canada's largest birds of prey and is well-known for its regal appearance and contrasting coloured feathers.
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Animal Facts: Canada goose
Well-known for their long black necks and white cheeks, the Canada goose is a large wild goose that can be found in several regions across North America.
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Shark facts to kick off Shark Week
To kick off Shark Week, here are 10 facts about some of the sharks that swim in Canadian waters.
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Ten curious facts about world heritage beyond Canada’s borders
Trivia nut Heather Yundt uncovers some of the lesser known, yet compelling curiosities of UNESCO's past and present global icons
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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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Animals that played a part in the First World War
From horses to dogs to glowworms, these animals helped soldiers
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Comprendre le comportement animal est essentiel pour la conservation de la biodiversité
En comprenant pourquoi les animaux se comportent comme ils le font, nous pouvons mieux les protéger tout en sensibilisant les gens à leur statut précaire
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Animal Facts: Arctic hare
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. …
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Animal Facts: Black bear
Black bears are common within Canadian forests. If you ever encounter one, the best way to scare it away is by making yourself look as big as possible or by making loud noises…
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Animal Facts: Atlantic puffin
Often nicknamed "sea parrots" or "clowns of the sea", Atlantic puffins are a well-loved seabird the breed in large colonies along cliffs or offshore islands. …
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Animal Facts: Atlantic cod
Spending a majority of their time on the seafloor, the Atlantic cod is a popular food fish that can be found contiguously along the east coast.
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Animal Facts: Kermode (spirit) bear
Commonly referred to as the 'spirit bear', the Kermode bear was named after Frank Kermode who was the former director of the Royal B.C. Museum, Victoria.
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Animal Facts: Orca
The orca, or killer whale, is a highly recognizable species that is known for its iconic black and white colouring. …
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Animal Facts: Burrowing owl
Unlike most owls, the Burrowing Owl nests underground. …
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Animal Facts: North Atlantic right whale
The massive North Atlantic Right Whale is Canada's “true whale of the ice.” …
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Infographic: Fun facts about Canada’s bear species
Canada is home to three species of bear, each with their own unique characteristics and habits
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11 fun lagomorph facts for Lunar New Year
It’s the Year of the Rabbit! Here are Can Geo’s favourite facts on the taxonomic order that houses rabbits, hares and pikas
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Photo gallery: Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
After a long Canadian winter, nothing screams spring like longer days, warmer temperatures, melting snow and, for the staff at the Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, baby animals…
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Five fascinating facts about beavers
Love them, hate them or love to hate them, this industrious animal takes the spotlight on April 7 for International Beaver Day
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10 fascinating facts about raccoons
Did you know: the first sightings of "urban raccoons" were in a suburb of Cincinnati in the 1920s
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7 fascinating facts about squirrels
In praise of squirrels big and small.
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How a stranded beluga whale was successfully moved to St. Lawrence River
This first of its kind collaboration led to the rescue of baby beluga in Nepisiguit River
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More people, more animal encounters mean more human-wildlife conflicts
Conflicts with wildlife in Canada continues to be an issue, but there are ways to keep yourself and wildlife safe
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11 fascinating facts about foxes
Aesop's fox goes for the unreachable grapes, Chaucer's almost makes off with the prize rooster Chauntecleer, and there are dozens of versions of First Nations and Inuit stories…
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Eight facts about water in Canada
How much do you know about Canada’s water — where it comes from and how it’s used?
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Surprising facts about Canadian airports
How much do you know about the places that deliver us to the sky?
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The facts on Canada’s cold weather
Antarctica was in the
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10 surprising facts about Canadian structures
Over the last few weeks I’ve been sharing a selection of my favourite stats and feats from my new book Canadian Geographic Biggest and Best of Canada: 1000 Facts &…
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10 surprising facts about sports and leisure
Over the last few weeks I’ve been sharing a selection of my favourite stats and feats from my new book Canadian Geographic Biggest and Best of Canada: 1000 Facts &…
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The truth about polar bears
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
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10 facts about Elections Canada on its 100th anniversary
Ballots boxes used to be made of metal and voter registrations lists used to be tacked to telephone poles — here are 10 things you probably didn't know about the federal election in Canada.
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Key population facts from the 2016 census
Explore this infographic to gain greater insight into where Canadians live
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Artifacts of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment
It's been a century since nearly 800 Newfoundland soldiers lost their lives fighting in France. This new provincial gallery pays tribute to their memory.
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Arctic artifacts
What ancient items are found in shipwrecks in the Arctic
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11 kid-friendly facts about Canada
11 facts about Canada and Canadians that are sure to entertain children of all ages
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10 surprising facts about communication in Canada
Over the last few weeks I’ve been sharing a selection of my favourite stats and feats from my new book Canadian Geographic Biggest and Best of Canada: 1000 Facts &…
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10 surprising facts about Canadian pop culture
Over the last few weeks I’ve been sharing a selection of my favourite stats and feats from my new book Canadian Geographic Biggest and Best of Canada: 1000 Facts &…
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Video: Franklin artifacts at the Museum of Nature
Take a behind-the-scenes look at some of the artifacts found at previously discovered Franklin sites
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Five facts about the shaman’s parka
Said to be the most unique garment created in the Canadian Arctic, an Inuit shaman’s parka is
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Wet facts and photos on floods
Many Canadians long for the time of year when winter ends and the ice on lakes and rivers thaws. Spring brings melting snow and reveals long-awaited spring flowers. But spring…
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Canada acquires one of the world’s oldest artefacts
Billion-year-old water sample reveals much about the past — and the present
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Five interesting facts about the HMS Terror
The second of Sir John Franklin's doomed ships has been located in the Canadian Arctic. Here are five things you may not have known about the HMS Terror.
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Fun aurora borealis facts
Brush up on your aurora borealis trivia
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