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Do Animals Laugh?
How laughter connects us across species The giggles, the wheezing, the tears, the silent-buckled-over-cackles, the hold-on-to-your-bladder for dear life – these are all signs you’ve been exposed to a contagious…
Feathers in Flux: How Climate Change is Shaping the Lives of Arctic Birds
Temperatures in the North are rising at an alarming rate – about three times faster than the global average. This rapid warming is changing the landscape of the Arctic and…
More Annual Croplands Means Less Eastern Meadowlarks
Sadly, there has been a decrease of wildlife-friendly pasture lands across central Canada turning in to annual cropland. New research by the Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) shows a large and…
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…
Innovating Hydropower: Fish-friendly Turbines as a Solution to Fish Mortality
As the world increasingly shifts towards renewable energy, hydropower remains a leading source of electricity. In 2022, hydropower produced more power than all other renewables combined. However, traditional hydropower systems…
What We Want from COP 16: A Call for Global Action on Biodiversity Education
As we approach the crucial discussions at COP 16, the Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is calling for a bold and comprehensive global response to the biodiversity crisis, with a particular…
Swimming in Musky Waters: Understanding Musk Turtles
One of the perks of working for the Canadian Wildlife Federation is that you never know what you may stumble upon. This particular story began in 2018. We were in…
The CWF Great Canadian Bioblitz 2024: A Snapshot of Nature in Motion
The inaugural 2024 CWF Great Canadian Bioblitz wrapped up, and the results are nothing short of remarkable! Over the course of a single weekend, nature enthusiasts, community scientists and biodiversity…
Conserving Canadian wildlife: An important task for each Canadian
Sponsored Story With wildlife and habitats under dire threat, the Canadian Wildlife Federation’s new CEO issues an urgent appeal for Canadians to become more involved and help create a culture…
Surveying for Monarch Butterflies on Main Duck Island
The end of August and start of September is a time of change. Leaves begin changing colours and temperatures slowly (but surely) begin to lower. It’s also the time when…
