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Mackenzie Burns
Swimming in Musky Waters
One of the perks of working for the Canadian Wildlife Federation is that you never know what you may stumble upon. This particular story began in 2018. We were in…
CWF Studies Invasive Red-eared Sliders’ Behaviours in Canadian Basking Sites
“Can I have a pet turtle?” A phrase many parents (my own included) the world over have heard from their kids upon encountering the tank of baby turtles at the…
Is It Safe to Swim With Snapping Turtles?
We’ve all heard the stories. (Cue spooky voice) “Snapping Turtles can grow to massive sizes, with jaws strong enough to bite through a broom handle — or worse — your…
Why Did the Blanding’s Turtle Cross the Road?
The Blanding’s Turtle is undoubtedly one of our favourite freshwater turtle species. It has often been touted as something of a posterchild for turtle conservation efforts in and around the…
Studying Boating Threats to Northern Map Turtles
The Canadian Wildlife Federation Turtle Team spends a lot of our time focusing on the Blanding’s Turtle. This is an Endangered species, but it is by no means the only…
On the Road Again
Spring is here once again, and when things start to return to a sense of normalcy, you may find yourself driving more. Similarly, many creatures are also starting to travel…
What can iNaturalist Tell us About Barn Swallows?
Have you had the opportunity to spot one of these flighty little birds? If so, you’ll likely remember seeing their dark blue silhouettes flashing about as they swooped and soared…
Our Headquarters is Brimming With Turtle Eggs!
We’re back! The Canadian Wildlife Federation’s turtle team is hard at it again this year and our incubators are brimming with turtle eggs! Despite the bumpy start to the summer…
Mitigating Freshwater Turtle Deaths
Have you ever described what you do at work and been asked: “Okay, but why?” I’ve encountered this fairly often when talking to friends and family about my work with…
Helping Turtles Live Long and Prosper
“That’s a Blanding’s!” Hannah, one of my supervisors, said pointing into the oncoming traffic lane as we were driving. This was one of my first encounters with a Blanding’s Turtle.…
