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Mackenzie Burns
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.…
