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What Can iNaturalist Tell Us About Monarchs in Canada?
Most people can identify the tell-tale orange and black patterns of a Monarch Butterfly, a staple species in Canada. But did you know that this beautiful butterfly is also at…
- Coasts & Oceans
- Connecting With Nature
- Education & Leadership
- Endangered Species & Biodiversity
- Forests & Fields
- Gardening
- Lakes & Rivers
Thankful for Wildlife in 2020
This was an interesting year for Canadians — and the Canadian Wildlife Federation. In March, when our scientists and educators were gearing up to start their summer field season, COVID-19…
CWF’s Own Turtle Scientist Awarded National Honour
CWF recognized for leadership in turtle conservation The Canadian Wildlife Federation is pleased to announce that Freshwater Turtle Specialist Dave Seburn has been presented with the Blue Racer Award from…
Time-Area Fishery Closures and How They Are Connected to Whale Conservation
The entanglement of cetaceans – whales, dolphins and porpoises – in commercial fishing gear is a growing problem worldwide. Entanglement occurs when an animal encounters rope in the water and…
Turtle Pirates Strike Near Kingston, Ontario!
Turtles face many threats including the loss of wetlands, being hit on roads by cars and having their nests destroyed by predators. As a result of these threats, all eight…
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…
Watch the Webinar
Marine Animal Response and Necropsy This summer, CWF has teamed up with the Ocean Tracking Network to bring you a series of live webinars about the North Atlantic Right Whale…
How Agricultural Land Can Help Pollinators
Did you know that insect pollinators generate one out of every three bites of food we eat? Or that their worldwide economic value has been estimated at $229 billion CAD…
10 Amazing Facts About Whales That You Probably Didn’t Know
Discover fascinating facts about these mysterious, intelligent and beautiful animals. Cetaceans – whales, dolphins, and porpoises – are found throughout the world’s oceans, with 90 species worldwide and over 30…
Watch the Webinar: Saving the North Atlantic Right Whale
Did you know that fewer than 400 North Atlantic Right Whales remain? To raise awareness about this important and critically endangered species, the Canadian Wildlife Federation and the Ocean Tracking…
