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The Conservation Social Sciences: What?, How? and Why?
Conservation research has traditionally been dominated by natural scientists, who have made important discoveries and contributions to conservation knowledge, policies, programs and practice. However, it is broadly recognized that natural…
Can Some Bats Survive WNS?
[We saw 4 porcupines in various caves this fall. Don’t get too close! Photo Credit:KJ Vanderwolf] We have finished our fall bat surveys and found 22 bats hibernating in caves…
CWF is Officially in the Top 25 Charities in Canada!
We have amazing news and we just can’t help but share it with you, our amazing supporters! The Financial Post released their top charities in Canada and the Canadian Wildlife…
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…
A New Generation Of Advocates For Wildlife Is On The Way
I visited Sussex Elementary School on November 13 to give a bat presentation to a large group of 2nd graders. They were very enthusiastic and loved looking at the bat…
Chaudiere Falls Bathymetry work with University of Ottawa
As the eel project has been wrapping up throughout the fall, we have had a couple finally field days below Chaudiere Falls dam complex completing bathymetry work. Bathymetry is the…
Happy Halloween!
I hope you’re all having a wonderful Halloween! We at the Canadian Wildlife Federation are definitely getting into the spirit of things! Today is most definitely a day to hand…
Did You Know That Not All Bats Are Dark In Colour?
Halloween is just around the corner! Black bats are a popular decoration but did you know that not all bats are dark colored? Bats have a variety of different colors…
CWF has arrived at the Salute to the Sockeye Salmon Festival and so have the sockeye!
[Wade Luzny, CWF’s CEO/Executive Vice-President taking a moment to check out this spectacular event] [Sockeye in the Adams River] Although the salmon were a bit late they have now arrived.…
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…