Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative

• Sperm whale found dead in Nova Scotia had swallowed 150 kg of fishing gear

  Sperm whales use their mouths like a vacuum and take in whatever is on the ocean floor, meaning they're at risk of consuming all kinds of unnatural objects that have sunk.

  Canada

  Nov 18, 2022
  
• First case of fatal disease affecting bat populations discovered in Saskatchewan

  The province has confirmed its first case of white-nose syndrome — a disease which has decimated bat populations in North America.

  Environment

  Jul 25, 2022
  
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• Fatal deer virus outbreak declared in Kingston region

  Canadian wildlife officials are investigating a deadly virus outbreak affecting white-tailed deer in the Kingston region after more than 30 were found dead on Wolfe Island.

  Canada

  Nov 1, 2021
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• Lead poisoning confirmed in death of two Saskatchewan eagles

  According to a study by the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative, the number one cause of death in bald eagles in Saskatchewan is poisoning.

  Canada

  Feb 26, 2021
• Vessel strikes blamed for at least four of nine right whale deaths in 2019

  The report by the Marine Animal Response Society and the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative says necropsies were done on five of the nine whales found dead between June and July 2019.

  Environment

  Jun 24, 2020
• Remove bird feeders to battle spread of deadly parasite, bird society urges

  David Currie, president of the Nova Scotia Bird Society, says the cases of trichomonosis around the province are an annual occurrence.

  Environment

  Jun 17, 2019
• Mass bird deaths in Calgary park caused by starvation, exposure

  During the last week of February, the birds were found in Elliston Park, at the intersection of 68 Street and 17 Avenue S.E.

  Environment

  Mar 6, 2019
• Scientists have received 10 reports of contagious disease affecting birds in Atlantic Canada

  Trichomonosis is caused by a microscopic parasite that infects a bird's mouth and throat, which can make it difficult for them to breathe, eat and swallow.

  Environment

  Jul 2, 2018
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• Bird deaths in Atlantic Canada due to possible disease prompts warning to take feeders down

  The possible spread of a disease impacting finches and other birds in Atlantic Canada has wildlife experts asking people to take down their bird feeders. 

  Canada

  Jul 12, 2017