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Jerika Bradford
Cold for Comfort
Why so many marine species are seeking colder waters Most of us know by now that the oceans simply cannot increase their temperatures by more than 2℃ without disastrous consequences…
Thanks, Mom!
A Longer Childhood Makes Young Birds Smarter It is no surprise that humans are unusual – we have extraordinarily large brains and generally speaking most of us have ‘extended childhood’.…
Is the American Eel Doomed?
The American Eel’s numbers have been devastated here in Canada. That’s leaving a lot of people wondering if the species is doomed. Indeed, there are several factors that the American…
The Pros and Cons of Glamping
Glamping has been getting plenty of buzz lately, but what exactly is it? Glamping is essentially camping with some of the comforts and luxuries of home. You won’t be in…
iNaturalist Canada: A Year in Review
Here’s why 2019 was a Great Year for iNaturalist: 1,070,579 observations 17,328 species 1,429,283 identifications These are huge numbers – in fact, the number of observations in Canada more than…
Things You May Not Recycle but Should
Let’s do our part to reduce landfill waste By now, we should all know the basic items that can be recycled through Canada’s blue bin system – paper, cardboard, glass…
All-natural Cleaning Products That Actually Work
Six ingredients and a whole lot of clean. Many cleaning products contain chemicals that can pollute our air and water, harming humans, wildlife and the environment. Fortunately, making the switch…
How Technology Helps Wildlife
What technology is used to help us understand and conserve wild species? Technology and nature may seem like polar opposites. After all, a growing reliance on technology tends to decrease…
Trick or Treat: Which Wildlife Play Tricks and Which Give Treats?
Trick-or-treating isn’t just for kids! Discover which animals have mastered the art of trickery and which are sweeter than others. Tricksters Many species have developed trickery as a survival tool.…
16 ways to protect your garden in a drought without being wasteful
I vividly remember the first drought I ever experienced. It was in 2012 with what seemed like a never-ending heat wave in Ontario. It was also the year I decided…