Articles

2009-01-12

For the black-legged kittiwakes nesting on the steep rocky cliffs around Witless Bay, N.L., a global-scale shift in the atmosphere is personal: Their family planning depends on it. Canadian Wildlife Service scientists have found that the success of kittiwake reproduction depends in large part on the North Atlantic Oscillation — the massive circulation pattern that rules much of the climate of the North Atlantic Ocean. It’s a worrisome find, since climate experts predict climate change will throw the oscillation out of whack. 

2015-02-10

Some animals just don’t know how to pick ‘em. Read on to learn all about Canada’s unlucky lovers.

2025-12-05

Let’s celebrate the top dads in the animal kingdom.

2025-12-05

<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>Don’t worry — there’s nothing wrong with providing food for birds over the winter, as long as you follow these guidelines.</FONT></P>

2025-12-05

Of the three species of ferret in the world, the Black-footed ferret is the only one native to North America.

2014-02-13

Not all Female Animals Respond to the Showier of the Bunch

2025-12-05

Before You Start Sprinkling Salt on Your Icy Driveway, Read This.

2025-12-05

This month’s Take Five takes a closer look at five renewable energy sources - what they are and how they are being used.&nbsp;

2009-10-13

This month’s Take Five focuses on Canadian wildlife; five fun species facts from coast to coast!&nbsp;

2025-12-05

With warm patio weather a thing of the past, Mother Nature perks up our dampened spirits with a vivid quilt of rich colours strewn across treetops during the autumn months. How does she work her magic? Read on to learn some facts on the fantastic foliage transformation that occurs each fall!&nbsp;&nbsp;

2025-12-05

Approximately 260 million tonnes of plastic is produced every year, 10 per cent of which finds its way to our oceans. Nearly 80 per cent of marine litter is ushered into the sea via wind and runoff — litter from our roadways make its way to our streams and rivers and eventually gets dumped into our oceans. The remaining debris that enters our waterways comes from ships. </p>

2025-11-28

2014-09-11

Take a walk on the calm side

2025-12-05

With their destructive effect on Canada’s western landscape, Alberta and B.C.’s wildfires have dominated Canadian headlines this summer. It is hard to see what, if any, good can come from such devastation. But it may surprise you that, despite its seeming fury, fire is a key factor in the continuation of maintenance and the diversity of Canada’s forest ecosystems.&nbsp;

2025-11-28

2025-12-05

On September 23, Grasslands National Park (GNP) in Saskatchewan welcomed 15 new black-footed ferrets courtesy of the Toronto Zoo’s ferret reintroduction program.

2025-11-28

2025-12-05

So often we go about our day, forgetting that ultimately we are all interconnected. Take that banana you just ate. Where did the peel go &mdash; garbage or composter? Let&rsquo;s hope it was the composter. After all, throwing organic material in the garbage adds to the already huge load we put on our landfills.

2025-12-05

Read these wildlife-related gardening stories.

2025-12-05

Landscaping with native wildflowers and grasses for backyard beauty and wildlife is becoming popular in Canada. In an effort to inform Canadians about some of the issues and rationale behind this wonderful, environmentally sustainable approach to landscaping and gardening, the following article presents some food for thought.