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Humpback Loses ‘Threatened’ Status
Written by Sean Brillant, Manager of Marine Conservation [IMAGE] The announcement by the Canadian government over the Easter holiday weekend that it will be removing SARA protection for the…
We recently visited the caves again to check for hibernating bats
[PHOTO CREDIT: DF MCALPINE/NEW BRUNSWICK MUSEUM] We were recently out to the caves again to check for hibernating bats. Unfortunately we didn’t see any bats at the 3 caves…
WNS is Spreading West
[PHOTO CREDIT: KAREN VANDERWOLF/NB MUSERUM] I am sorry to report that WNS has been confirmed in three counties in Michigan, and one county in Wisconsin . In Michigan, five little…
Science Night!
A few weeks ago Donald McAlpine, a curator at the New Brunswick Museum, and myself visited Princess Elizabeth School to participate in their Science Night program. The program was well…
Triple Your Gift and Help Species At-Risk!
Increased forestry, mining and other industrial activities are taking a toll on the habitat and the health of our wildlife. As Canadians, it is critical that we protect our wild…
The Winter Field Season Has Started Again
[PHOTO CREDIT: KAREN VANDERWOLF/NB MUSEUM] The winter field season has started again and I was out last week to survey an abandoned copper mine. There are still a couple of…
Let’s Give A Hoot About Species At-Risk!
This year’s Walk for Wildlife is extra special. We are raising awareness and funds for species at-risk in Canada, with the burrowing owl being the star of the show. And…
Another Conservation Hero!
[PHOTO CREDIT: LAURA ZIEMBA] Paige Ziemba Lee is a 10 year old with a lot of conservation spirit! After hearing about declining bat numbers and white-nose syndrome, she took it…
Fungus That Causes WNS Can Grow In The Absence Of Bats
[PHOTO CREDIT: KAREN VANDERWOLF/NB MUSEUM] Arkansas has become the 23rd state to confirm the presence of White-nose Syndrome (WNS) after 5 northern long-eared bats were found dead in January. The…
We’re Filming Again!
Don McAlpine and I have been busy these past 2 days working with Andre Arseneault, a producer with Rogers TV, and Don MacPhail, member of the New Brunswick Wildlife Trust…
