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Managing the Deep Freeze
Some of Canada’s hardier bird species brave the winter right here at home. They have some good tricks up their sleeves. If you stood outside in just about any Canadian…
3 reasons why you should flock to the CWF Goose Gala
The second annual Goose Gala is happening on April 14 in Toronto, ON – and we have three reasons why you should flock to the Four Seasons Yorkville for this…
Why are our turtles disappearing from the map?
I wish we knew! Each time we put a transmitter on a sea turtle we know that we’re sending that scientific instrument out into the ocean. And that is something…
The Claws are Out
Cat owners need to think about the impact their pets have on bird populations — and not just for the sake of the birds. This column will undoubtedly make me…
Adaptations to Life in the Ocean
Living in the ocean is quite different to life on land and requires additional features and adaptations to deal with these unique circumstances. Adaptations allow organisms to cope with living…
Leatherback 101
Scientific name: Dermochelys coriacea The leatherback turtle is dark bluish-black in colour everywhere except for its plastron (bottom shell), which is pinkish-white. The leatherbacks’ carapace (top shell), neck, head, and front…
Our Marine Mammal Response Network Was Busy this Summer: The Good News and the Bad News
We are nearing the end of the summer season, and what a season it’s been! With so much marine wildlife visiting our food-rich oceans at this time of…
New Report Confirms Kids Should Spend More Time Outdoors
The newly released report provides clear evidence that kids are spending too much time learning indoors. The 2015 ParticipACTION Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth, gives Canadian…
Our Day Filming With Striking Balance
[PHOTO CREDIT: DF McAlpine] Don McAlpine and myself were recently out with the Striking Balance crew. You can check them out on Facebook by clicking here! They are making…
Your Question Answered!
[The white dots on the wings and ears are growing colonies of Pseudogymnoascus destructans – PHOTO CREDIT: KAREN VANDERWOLF] Do scientists and wildlife specialists know the origins and main causes…
