In The News: Endangered Species & Biodiversity

2022-05-16

All freshwater turtles in Canada are species at risk under federal law. Eight turtles are also on Ontario’s list of species at risk. Spiny softshell, spotted, and wood turtles are endangered – facing imminent extinction or extirpation.

2022-03-26

Area residents had a chance Saturday to learn about the coming season’s infestation of spongy moths. Hannah Brown, a member of the Canadian Conservation Corps, held the session at Mark S. Burnham Park on Highway 7 east of the city.

2022-03-18

If a key weapon in the battle to save the North Atlantic right whale is public awareness, the filmmakers and subjects behind a new documentary are on the front lines.

2022-02-23

New research by the Canadian Wildlife Federation, relying on documents obtained through a freedom of information request, reveals that Ontario and hydropower producers in the province have failed to meet legal responsibilities for conserving the American Eel.

2022-02-22

Interview with CWF's Carolyn Callaghan on the Snowy Owl.

2022-02-18

When journalist Nadine Pequeneza started working on her new documentary Last of the Right Whales, she had never seen one up close in its natural habitat.

2022-02-16

Turtle species across Ontario are under threat, and it’s up to us to save them

2022-02-15

Dalhousie University’s Sean Brillant is among experts participating in a Q&A session following the Halifax premiere of 'Last of the Right Whales' on February 20

2022-01-03

Many birds fly south to avoid the long, cold Canadian winter. Turtles don’t have that option.

2021-11-09

Turtles watch potential mates to scope out their competition, according to recent research by Carleton biology instructor Grégory Bulté.