One Word: Plastics
Plastics have become so ubiquitous in our lives that they are easy to overlook. The view from the oceans and waterways will open your eyes
A Breed Apart
Sea wolves thrive on the bounty of intertidal zones of the Great Bear Rainforest. They are powerful swimmers and genetically distinct from their mainland kin. Yet the province regards them as vermin. Maybe it shouldn’t.
Home on the Range
Grasslands National Park in Saskatchewan is one of Canada’s few remaining areas of prairie grasslands. It’s a unique environment that provides habitat to many unique species of wildlife.
MAY/JUNE 2016 ISSUE
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They'll Take Their Chances By Jay Ingram Five-lined skinks will drop their tails to improve the odds of escaping a predator. It’s one of evolution’s more remarkable bets. |
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Well, How Did We Get Here? By Alanna Mitchell The science of genetics is offering new insights into the evolution of life on Earth. As it progresses, mysteries tumble. |
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Turkey Vultures: What’s to Love? By David Bird Not much, at first blush. But these bald carrion-eaters do play a vital ecological role. Beyond that, they’re — well — extraordinary. |
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Newsmaker: A Teachable Moment You don’t see Mississippi kites in Manitoba. So, when an abandoned chick landed at a local rescue centre, staff knew they had an exotic opportunity. |
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Your Garden: Where the Wild Things Are Rosemary Pauer believes gardening is only partly about growing plants. Some of the best rewards come with the wildlife that follows. |
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Local Hero: This Worm has Turned Cathy Nesbitt’s journey to becoming an advocate for worm composting was a long one. But once she dug in, there was no turning back. |
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Engage: News from CWF News, events and updates on conservation projects from the Canadian Wildlife Federation. Read more (PDF) » |