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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…
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…
Aerial Acrobatics
Today, Canada’s athletes are competing in the aerials competition. Skiers from across the country, like Travis Gerrits, Sabrina Guérin, and Melissa Corbo, will be dazzling spectators with flips, spins and…
Long Distance Darlings
In the upcoming days, Canadian athletes will take part in various cross-country events ranging from Relay to Men’s 50 kilometre Mass Start. After learning how far Canadian wildlife travels, the…
Opening Ceremonies
This Olympic season, our own wildlife athletes from across Canada will be awarded medals based on their amazing speed, strength and agility. Stay turned over the next 16 days, as…
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…
Setting the Record Straight on Right Whales
This article was written by CWF’s Marine Manager, Sean Brillant. The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), a U.S. environmental activist organization, recently released a report entitled Net Loss: The…
Bat Species and White-nose Syndrome
A Big Brown Bat with a Meal Worm – [PHOTO CREDIT: KAREN VANDERWOLF/NB MUSEUM] Bats make up nearly a fourth of described mammal species, second only to the rodents…
Three Bat Species are Recommended to be Listed as Endangered
[PHOTO CREDIT: KAREN VANDERWOLF/NB MUSEUM] This blog is written by Allysia Park – the Canadian National White Nose Syndrome Coordinator: The Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada…