In The News: Endangered Species & Biodiversity

2019-02-05

One of nature’s greatest migrations may be returning to health after a stunning growth in the number of monarch butterflies that fluttered across North America last year. But if populations of the striking black-and-orange aviators are starting to recover, it’s no thanks to Canada, said Carolyn Callaghan of the Canadian Wildlife Federation.

2019-02-04

The forest area in Mexico occupied by overwintering Monarchs has been assessed and the 2019 numbers are very promising, giving a reprieve to a beleaguered population.

2019-01-31

We are approaching the end of the calving season for the endangered North Atlantic Right Whales. But this year there is good news: there are four new calves in the population!

2019-01-24

Are we witnessing a mass extinction?

2019-01-24

All along the California coast in fall and winter, there are places you can visit where colonies of adult Monarch butterflies overwinter.

2019-01-23

iNaturalist.ca was featured recently in the Ottawa Citizen as one of the best travel apps.

2019-01-23

Take a look below at some of Canada’s most popular scavengers and some that just may surprise you.

2019-01-15

While every action, individual and specific interest in wildlife is important to us, we are here to tell you that it can very easily be your name on the press release, awards trophy and banquet reception honouring today’s Conservation Heroes. Whether you submit your name now, or plan to enter for next year, here are a few things to keep in mind.

2019-01-11

The Canadian Wildlife Federation’s Dr. Carolyn Callaghan talks about the steep decline of the Monarch butterfly and what we can do to protect this endangered species.

2018-12-31

Hope for Wildlife in Seaforth, N.S., hired 50 interns in 2018 from all over the world to keep up with demand - including CCC participant Kambal Bloxham.