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How Do Freshwater Turtles Survive a Canadian Winter?

  • January 3, 2022
  • by David Seburn
Many birds fly south to avoid the long, cold Canadian winter. Turtles don’t have that option. They also can’t remain active in winter because they are ectotherms (cold-blooded), hence their…
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Discovering the World of Animal Tracks

  • February 23, 2021
  • by Chad Clifford
Getting Started Identifying tracks to the species level is much easier if you first look for certain clues. Those clues are not usually found in the track. Only one in…
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How Do Animals Survive the Winter in Canada?

  • January 19, 2021
  • by Annie Langlois
While some species decide to leave the region when winter lays its icy grip at our door, others brave the storm. Let’s take a look at how some of these…
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Wild Dates to Keep in Mind for This School Year

  • August 17, 2020
  • by Sarah Coulber
It’s a new school year! Here are some dates to note this year and resources that can help make the most of them! Pick your favourites from these options and…
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Walking in a Winter Wonderland: The Benefits of Canadian Winters

  • January 30, 2020
  • by David DeRocco
Over 500,000 Canadian snowbirds migrate south to warmer climes each year in a valiant attempt to escape Canadian winter cold. That leaves the rest of us – approximately 37 million…
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Santa’s Got Company

  • December 11, 2018
  • by Jerika Bradford
The Arctic tundra is a fascinating area between the edge of the boreal forest and the permanent ice caps closer to the North Pole. This areas spans across Yukon, the…
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Diving into Winter

  • November 13, 2018
  • by Jerika Bradford
Below zero temperatures, chilly winds, snow covered grounds…. How do Canadian wildlife prepare themselves? Let’s dive right into wildlife in winter! The change in colours, the brisk air, the frost……
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Caring for Wild Birds in the Winter

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A Salty Problem for Wildlife

  • December 14, 2017
  • by David Seburn
Winter driving is challenging in many parts of Canada. Snow and freezing rain can make for slippery roads and treacherous driving. Road salt has long been used to melt ice…
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Helping wildlife in your own backyard

  • January 17, 2017
  • by Stephanie Poff
Here are some ideas you can share with family and friends, and take part in to make winter wildlife a priority at home! Keep bird feeders full and clean them…
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