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How Do Freshwater Turtles Survive a Canadian Winter?
Many birds fly south to avoid the long, cold Canadian winter. Turtles don’t have that option. They also can’t remain active in winter because they are ectotherms (cold-blooded), hence their…
Are Reindeer and Caribou the Same Animals?
Don’t worry…it’s all in the family. The good news. Rudolph’s got family right here in Canada. The bad news. They’re not siblings. Researchers mapped the genetic diversity of the Rangifer…
The Eco-Friendly Holiday Party
The holidays are about living large: lots of fun, food and festivities. Still, you don’t have to turn into an über-consumer. If climate change is on your mind, here are…
Counting Crows…
And gannets and swallows and sparrows and… A new study suggests there are 50 billion birds on the wing in the world. Some are plentiful, other species have dwindled to…
Help Save Our Birds From Plastic Pollution
It is no secret that plastic pollution is a massive threat to our wildlife. According to the World Economic Forum, if we keep producing plastic at the rate we are…
Risky Business: Death Defying Animal Acts
What’s the bravest thing you’ve ever done? Maybe you’ve flown halfway across the globe for a job. Tried skydiving? Or maybe your version of bravery is trying something new at…
The Green Budget Coalition Calls for Ambitious Action for 2022
The Green Budget Coalition has released a comprehensive set of recommendations on how the next federal budget can meet the challenge of fighting the dual crises of climate change and…
How to Help Birds
It’s hard not to love Canada’s wild birds. They can inspire us with their grace and resilience and delight us with their songs, beautiful colours or comical antics. Many of…
What’s Your Wish for Canada’s Wildlife This Season?
A cozy home. Plenty of food. Safe passage. We are not the only ones who wish for these comforts. This holiday season, we have the unique opportunity to make wildlife…
Animals in Mourning
Death comes knocking on everyone’s door. But are animals capable of grieving for their loved ones? In truth, the jury is still out on whether animals really do mourn. However,…
