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Baby Boom Gone Bust — Alarming Drop in Right Whale Calves
Approximately 370 North Atlantic Right Whales remain swimming off Canada’s east coast. That’s it. Since 2010, the population has been in steady decline. So too have their reproductive rates. Back…
5 Ways to Help Great Blue Herons at the Cottage
Canada is home to some incredible wildlife, but few species are as striking as the Great Blue Heron. If you’ve ever spotted one silently stalking the shoreline or taking flight…
Anatomy of a Lake in Trouble
Four Signs We Can’t Ignore A whopping 14 per cent of the world’s lakes can be found right here in Canada. Not only are Canada’s 2 million lakes imperative as…
Ruby-throated Rulers
The Fierce Lives of Hummingbirds Are hummingbirds small and cute? Yes. Are they colourful? Yes, usually, but more on that soon. Are they a key component to ecosystems and yet…
Mission Biodiversity – Intercept Invasive Species!
Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept It… Welcome back to our year-long operation to engage Canadians in supporting wildlife and habitat conservation – Mission Biodiversity! Your mission this month…
How to Help Eastern Bluebirds on Your Property
Tips to Bring the ‘Bluebird of Happiness’ to Your Backyard This Spring Brilliant royal blue mixed with rusty red and brown make the Eastern Bluebird a beautiful sight, no matter…
Energy Can Be Renewable, Grasslands Less So
There once was more than 53 million hectares of natural grasslands in Canada. The plow, roads and cities have reduced this to about 10 million hectares — about an 81…
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…
How to Help the Black-capped Chickadee
Want to bring more life and joy to your backyard? Meet the Black-capped Chickadee, one of Canada’s most beloved birds. Found throughout most of Canada, these puffballs are a joy…
