Endangered Species & Biodiversity
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Scientists monitor the Outaouais' bat population to fight back against white-nose syndrome
2025-12-05
Several research projects are tracking the region’s bat population after it was reduced by the disease
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The 5 MOST at-risk Freshwater Turtles in Canada
2025-12-05
Canada is home to eight native freshwater turtle species, all of which are at some level of risk.
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The Prairie’s Rarest Duo
2025-12-05
The Black-tailed Prairie Dog (Cynomys ludovicianus) is so rare in Canada it is only found in one place in Canada: Grassland National Park. The prairie dog was first documented in Canada 1938, when the first prairie dog “towns” were discovered. The nearest colonies are in Montana over 20 kilometres away — way too far for breeding between populations.
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Swimming in Musky Waters: Understanding Musk Turtles
2025-12-05
This particular story began in 2018. We were in the middle of a survey for turtles killed on roads when we encountered a dead turtle that we couldn’t identify to species.
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They're dying because we're killing them': Documentary hopes to help save right whales
2025-12-05
If a key weapon in the battle to save the North Atlantic right whale is public awareness, the filmmakers and subjects behind a new documentary are on the front lines.
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Endangered right whale experiencing mini-baby boom off New England
2025-12-05
7 baby right whales have been spotted so far this year after no calves survived last year
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Results of the Saskatchewan Community Pasture Survey
2025-12-05
The Government of Saskatchewan recently announced its intention to end the Saskatchewan Pastures Program and consult on the future management of the 50 pastures totalling 780,000 acres of public grasslands that have never been cultivated.
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‘That’s the whole story of Canada’: Species At Risk Act hampered by federalism two decades on
2025-12-05
SARA is limited by the constitutional division of powers that gives each province control over the management of provincial crown land.
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How We Took Positive Steps in Helping the American Eel This Summer
2025-12-05
This year, the Canadian Wildlife Federation Aquatic Science Team conducted research on American Eel in the Ottawa River. Our research has focused on the downstream migratory routes the eels take while passing the Chaudière Falls Generating Station in the heart of Ottawa.
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Study uncovers B.C. female salmon dying 2x the rate of males
2025-12-05
Dr. Scott Hinch predicts the disparity will become more prominent in coming years, calls upon the DFO to help ease their migration journey
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