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Canada’s new nature strategy, explained: Q&A with MP Steven Guilbeault

May 26, 2026

Canada has made a big promise: to protect 30 per cent of its lands and waters by 2030. But what does that actually look like on the ground, and what will it take to... Read More

Canada has made a big promise: to protect 30 per cent of its lands and waters by 2030. But...
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Pale pink axolotl with dark pink feathery gills on the side of its head

A salamander with superpowers: 10 absolutely amazing axolotl facts

October 24, 2025

It may seem like axolotls are everywhere right now (including our symbolic adoptions collection), but they're disappearing from the wild. Here are 10 axolotl facts, plus how you can help. Read More

It may seem like axolotls are everywhere right now (including our symbolic adoptions collection), but they're disappearing from the...
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Very large bird of prey flying overhead against a clear sky.

Ontario’s anti-nature Bill 5 will send threats to at-risk birds soaring

May 13, 2025

At-risk birds are returning to a province where their future seems increasingly uncertain as the Ontario government works to pass Bill 5, a series of devastating changes to environmental legislation. Read More

At-risk birds are returning to a province where their future seems increasingly uncertain as the Ontario government works to...
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Killer whale jumping out of the water in BC

Q&A: The UN COP15 summit needs to be a leap forward for nature

November 29, 2022

Once a decade, signatories to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) gather to negotiate the next ten years of nature protections. CBD COP15, the UN biodiversity summit in Montreal from Dec. 7 – 19,... Read More

Once a decade, signatories to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) gather to negotiate the next ten years of...
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Great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias)

Global wildlife populations plummeted by an average of 69% in the past 50 years

October 14, 2022

Wildlife have endured an average 69 per cent drop in monitored populations of mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles and fish since 1970, according to the latest Living Planet Report (LPR) from WWF International. Updated every... Read More

Wildlife have endured an average 69 per cent drop in monitored populations of mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles and fish...
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Behind-the-scenes of the LPRC 2020

September 14, 2020

The Living Planet Report Canada 2020 is full of data. But who crunches all the numbers? We spoke to Jessica Currie, a specialist in our science, knowledge and innovation team, about what goes into... Read More

The Living Planet Report Canada 2020 is full of data. But who crunches all the numbers? We spoke to...
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Species at risk facing multiple, cascading threats — but we have solutions

September 11, 2020

When it comes to nature, Canada is considered a land of plenty — plenty of ocean coastline and boreal forest; plenty of sea ice and grasslands; and plenty of winding rivers, sparkling lakes and... Read More

When it comes to nature, Canada is considered a land of plenty — plenty of ocean coastline and boreal...
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4 Arctic species that depend on ice

April 5, 2019

Arctic wildlife get their time in the spotlight in Our Planet. Read More

Arctic wildlife get their time in the spotlight in Our Planet.
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Climate change is driving more killer whales to the Arctic

March 26, 2019

For many, time spent in the Arctic is an invaluable lesson in embracing unpredictability. That was the case when members of our Arctic team and other conservationists spent two months in Tremblay Sound for the annual narwhal camp. During... Read More

For many, time spent in the Arctic is an invaluable lesson in embracing unpredictability. That was the case when members...
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Species-at-risk habitat shouldn’t be open for business

February 27, 2019

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Help protect Ontario’s most vulnerable wildlife
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7 fascinating facts about snow leopards

September 24, 2018

Snow leopards are one of the most majestic and elusive big cats in the world. Found in the high mountains of Asia, they are built for the cold and spend their lives crossing thousands... Read More

Snow leopards are one of the most majestic and elusive big cats in the world. Found in the high...
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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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