Leave nesting geese alone, says Manitoba wildlife rehab group
A local wildlife rehab group is urging Manitobans to leave nesting Canada geese alone, even if they seem to be in odd or dangerous urban locations. Continue reading
Wildlife conservation
Calgary Zoo using pandas’ ‘star power’ to promote wildlife conservation
By Gil Tucker Reporter
A new program at the Calgary Zoo encourages visitors to become “Guardians of the Wild,” with the chance to win a trip to see pandas in China. Continue reading
Two generations helping Saskatchewan bird species — one birdhouse at a time
By Katelyn Wilson Reporter
While some species of birds are on the decline in Saskatchewan, Lorne Scott has made it his life’s mission to make sure local bird populations aren’t silenced. Continue reading
Trump’s new wildlife conservation board comprises several trophy hunters
A new U.S. advisory board created to help rewrite federal rules for importing the heads and hides of African elephants, lions and rhinos is stacked with trophy hunters Continue reading
Federal report finds caribou herds and habitat continue to decline
The first federal survey of what the provinces are doing to preserve caribou says herds and habitat continue to generally decline. Continue reading
Over 2,000 turtle eggs incubating at Peterborough’s turtle conservatory
By Niki Anastasakis Videographer
The Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre in Peterborough, Ont., is caring for more than 2,000 turtle eggs. Continue reading
South Africa’s ‘lion whisperer’ gets up close and personal with the king of the jungle
The “lion whisperer” films himself lounging and cavorting with lions as though they were house pets. Continue reading
Authorities in Ethiopia burn over six tonnes of confiscated ivory
A large stockpile of ivory was burned in Ethiopia’s capital on Friday, a strong signal that the government wants to end the illegal trafficking of wildlife. Continue reading