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Redrawing the Arctic’s Wildlife Map
New Species Rewrite the Tundra’s Story Beavers in the Arctic? That’s right, you read it correctly. When you picture the Arctic, what comes to mind? Snow, ice, frigid temperatures, and…
What if Our Canadian Winter…Disappeared?
No more snow. No more below zero temperatures. It would mean a radical change for both human life and wildlife in Canada. The simple fact is Canadian winters marked by…
Winners of the 2024 Reflections of Nature Photo Contest
The Canadian Wildlife Federation is proud to celebrate 25 photographers from coast to coast for their stunning images showcasing the beauty of Canada’s wildlife. This year, we received a record-shattering…
Education and Science Combine to Improve Our Wildlife Families
In the space where science and education meet, real progress is being made to help Canada’s wildlife. The Canadian Wildlife Federation is implementing evidence-based science and education solutions that are…
Six Tips That’ll Keep Cardinals Coming Back to Your Property
The Northern Cardinal might just be the most admired backyard bird. Canadians are in luck that they stick around through the winter – adding a splash of colour to snowy…
Do Animals Laugh?
How laughter connects us across species The giggles, the wheezing, the tears, the silent-buckled-over-cackles, the hold-on-to-your-bladder for dear life – these are all signs you’ve been exposed to a contagious…
Feathers in Flux: How Climate Change is Shaping the Lives of Arctic Birds
Temperatures in the North are rising at an alarming rate – about three times faster than the global average. This rapid warming is changing the landscape of the Arctic and…
8 Ways to Have a Green Get Together This Season
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…
Out of the Shadows
How Light Pollution Tips the Scale for Predators With the flip of a switch, we’ve turned our nights into something unnaturally bright – and wildlife is paying the price. The…
Swimming in Musky Waters: Understanding Musk Turtles
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…
