Endangered Species & Biodiversity
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Bat-loving B.C. couple spend 127 consecutive nights counting the nocturnal fliers
2025-12-05
According to the Canadian Wildlife Federation, bats of this species weigh only seven to fourteen grams and have a wingspan of 22-27 centimetres. In 2014, the species was added to the federal government's at risk registry.
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Researchers aim to build a better bat house
2025-12-05
Wildlife experts have launched the first study of its kind in Canada to find out where bats go after they've been evicted by humans, and whether they'll settle for a man-made shelter.
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No Experience Necessary: Your Guide to Becoming A Canadian Conservation Hero
2025-12-05
While every action, individual and specific interest in wildlife is important to us, we are here to tell you that it can very easily be your name on the press release, awards trophy and banquet reception honouring today’s Conservation Heroes. Whether you submit your name now, or plan to enter for next year, here are a few things to keep in mind.
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Best Turtle Friend Forever?
2025-12-05
Pets become part of our families and the death of one can be heart-breaking. Is it possible, though, that some pets can outlive their welcome? A pet turtle is often purchased when the turtle is a small and adorable hatchling. That cute hatchling will grow, require a larger aquarium, and can live for many, many years. A Red-eared Slider, the common pet shop turtle, can live for more than 25 years in captivity. How do I know that? Well, let me tell you a story…
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Would You Ever Live With Bats?
2025-12-05
Have you been hearing squeaks? Seeing bats flying around your roof? You may have bats in your home. This news might freak out a lot of people, but don’t put your house up for sale just yet. It’s easier to cohabit with bats than you’d think.
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Calgarians take on the world in City Nature Challenge
2025-12-05
460 cities from around the world are competing in the City Nature Challenge including Calgary. Local organizer Matt Wallace and the Canadian Wildlife Federation’s James Page join Global News Morning Calgary to talk about how you can share our urban biodiversity with the rest of the world.
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Ban With a Plan: Join us to #BanNeonics
2025-12-05
At the Canadian Wildlife Federation, we are working fiercely against the harmful effects of these pesticides. Watch the video to learn how neonics spreads through our environment.
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Back-to-pool for coddled baby turtles
2025-12-05
Hundreds of at-risk baby turtles were incubated over the summer
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Where do bats go after they're evicted?
2025-12-05
Scientists are capturing, tagging, and releasing bats, so that after they're evicted from a home where they're unwanted, they can be tracked. The hope is they'll choose to re-locate to one of three designs of a bat home, thereby revealing their preference, and informing future bat builds.
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