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bats
Up to Bat
Could Probiotics Slow the Spread of White-nose Syndrome in Western Canada? Alberta researchers are stepping up to the plate in the fight against a deadly fungus that has decimated populations…
Nature-based Education in Fall: Nocturnal Wildlife
As the daytime get shorter and the nights grow longer, fall offers a perfect opportunity to explore the hidden world of nocturnal wildlife. Across all ages and classrooms, nature-based learning…
How to Help Bats
A single bat can eat approximately 1,000 insects each night, depending up on the bat species and their size. In doing so, they help keep insect species in check, serving…
Out of the Shadows
How Light Pollution Tips the Scale for Predators With the flip of a switch, we’ve turned our nights into something unnaturally bright – and wildlife is paying the price. The…
The Impact of Wind Energy on Bat Species in Canada and Possible Mitigation Strategies
Bats are excellent for mosquito and pest control, and during the buggy summer months, we want to keep them around as much as possible. Unfortunately, bats face many challenges. The…
Stroke of Luck
Move over rabbit’s feet, four-leaf clovers and horseshoes, there are plenty of other lucky items found in nature! Check out the four creatures that many cultures around the world consider…
Are Bats Starting to Fight White-nose Syndrome?
Good News for the Little Brown Bat White-nose Syndrome (WNS) first appeared in North America in 2006. This fungus was accidentally brought to North America by people who were exploring…
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Thankful for Wildlife in 2020
This was an interesting year for Canadians — and the Canadian Wildlife Federation. In March, when our scientists and educators were gearing up to start their summer field season, COVID-19…
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You Know What We Did Last Summer — How About This Summer?
Another Solid Year for Canadian Wildlife Conservation Last year, we published a post updating you on all of the wildlife conservation and education work we were able to accomplish because…
Big Little Lies
When it comes to wildlife, we’ve believed some pretty silly things over the years. If you cross your eyes they might stay that way. If you swallow gum it’ll stay…
