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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…
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…
