Tag: species at risk

Posts count: 53

Are you a green thumb? The monarchs need your help!

Common milkweed, has declined considerably in Canada and the U.S. recently. Learn why this is impacting monarch butterflies and how you can help. Read More
Common milkweed, has declined considerably in Canada and the U.S. recently. Learn why this is impacting monarch butterflies and...
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Monarch conservation in the US

As part of WWF’s Monarch Butterfly Week, we spoke with Dr. Karen Oberhauser and Wendy Caldwell of the Monarch Joint Venture about ongoing efforts to support monarch breeding and migration in the US. Read More
As part of WWF’s Monarch Butterfly Week, we spoke with Dr. Karen Oberhauser and Wendy Caldwell of the Monarch...
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Protect the Monarch Forest

As part of WWF’s Monarch Butterfly Week, we spoke with Jorge Rickards G., Conservation Director at WWF Mexico, about the species in their wintering habitat. Read More
As part of WWF’s Monarch Butterfly Week, we spoke with Jorge Rickards G., Conservation Director at WWF Mexico, about...
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Our fascination with monarchs

People seem to have a deep appreciation for monarchs and know something about its impressive migratory routes, even if they are not big nature buffs. Where does this fascination come from? Read More
People seem to have a deep appreciation for monarchs and know something about its impressive migratory routes, even if...
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Welcome Monarchs Home

As part of WWF’s Monarch Butterfly Week, we spoke with Steven Price, a senior conservation expert at WWF-Canada, about the species as they undertake their journey north. Read More
As part of WWF’s Monarch Butterfly Week, we spoke with Steven Price, a senior conservation expert at WWF-Canada, about...
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How Canada can protect the world’s whales

Whales in Canada’s waters are at risk of being drowned out by escalating levels of ocean noise from shipping, navy sonar, shoreline construction, and seismic exploration. But this need not be the case. Read More
Whales in Canada’s waters are at risk of being drowned out by escalating levels of ocean noise from shipping,...
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Good News and Bad News for Rhinos

Two days ago we learned that park rangers in Ujung Kulon National Park (Indonesia) had used camera traps to count a total of 58 Javan rhinos, up from 51 in 2012. Read More
Two days ago we learned that park rangers in Ujung Kulon National Park (Indonesia) had used camera traps to...
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WWF-Canada calls for halt of capelin fishery to protect species

Capelin is a keystone species, playing an important role in the marine ecosystem as a food source for predators such as northern cod, whales, and seabirds. Capelin abundance plummeted precipitously 30 years ago and has never recovered. Closing... Read More
Capelin is a keystone species, playing an important role in the marine ecosystem as a food source for predators...
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Canada’s Wildlife Check-in: Is our government on the right path?

Tomorrow, the federal Auditor General ‘s office will release its Fall Report, a study led by the Interim Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development. This regular review aims to make sure that... Read More
Tomorrow, the federal Auditor General ‘s office will release its Fall Report, a study led by the Interim Commissioner...
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