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State of emergency: Will a new ruling on spotted owls force Canada to protect endangered orcas?

June 28, 2024

“Either the threats are imminent or not. Either the threats concern the survival or recovery of the species, or they do not,” Justice Yvan Roy wrote in his ruling against the federal government for... Read More

“Either the threats are imminent or not. Either the threats concern the survival or recovery of the species, or...
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Humpback whale tail visible from the water.

Listen to the sounds of whales in the Great Bear Sea

July 11, 2022

Below the Great Bear Sea’s surface, this underwater ecosystem abounds with the sound of whales. Take a listen to the sound of three whales. Read More

Below the Great Bear Sea’s surface, this underwater ecosystem abounds with the sound of whales. Take a listen to...
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Eight masked species you can spot in Canada

January 20, 2021

From how they behave to what they look like, wild animals are adapted for life in their natural habitats. So distinct markings like masks aren’t just for show but can help species blend in... Read More

From how they behave to what they look like, wild animals are adapted for life in their natural habitats....
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5 wild stories from 2018

December 18, 2018

This year brought deadly environmental disasters and strained politics – but it also gave us a few charming animals that captured our collective attention at times when we seemed to need it most. Here’s... Read More

This year brought deadly environmental disasters and strained politics – but it also gave us a few charming animals...
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Will 2019 bring the lifeline that Canada’s Endangered killer whales need?

December 13, 2018

This past year brought extreme lows for southern resident killer whales. A mere 74 southern residents are left in the Salish Sea where they are fighting for their lives, but we’re optimistic 2019 can be a turning point... Read More

This past year brought extreme lows for southern resident killer whales. A mere 74 southern residents are left in the Salish Sea...
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Wild successes can come from new federal budget

March 1, 2018

The Canadian government took a significant step toward protecting habitats and wildlife in the federal 2018 budget announced this week with a $1.3 billion commitment over five years. This historic investment in nature came... Read More

The Canadian government took a significant step toward protecting habitats and wildlife in the federal 2018 budget announced this...
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