Human activity driving biodiversity loss across all species and ecosystems
A review of over 2,000 studies confirms that human activity is the leading cause of widespread biodiversity loss across all of Earth's species....
Declining insect populations in Canada and the U.S
A new study finds that butterfly populations have declined 22% between 2000 and 2020. These numbers act as a key indicator of the current state and health of our global ecosystems....
World Wildlife Week 2025
This year’s theme, Wildlife Conservation Finance, highlights the critical need for resources and funding, emphasizing the importance of aligning financial support with biodiversity preservation efforts and education....
Tahlequah’s Legacy
J-pod's recent arrival of a female orca calf offers a glimmer of hope for the endangered Southern Resident orca whale community, which faces dire challenges. This birth underscores the urgent need for climate action and biodiversity conservation to protect this species and their habitat....
How much are we really losing?
The WWF 2024 Living Planet Report reveals a 73% average decline in global wildlife populations over the last 50 years. What does this alarming loss of wildlife mean for life on earth? ...
Ndakasi: The mountain gorilla that touched hearts worldwide
Last year, a photo of a mountain gorilla and her caretaker touched hearts worldwide and inspired wildlife protection....
Indigenous-led conservation aims to rekindle caribou abundance and traditions
Once described by West Moberly Elders as being as abundant as “bugs on the landscape,” caribou populations are now rapidly disappearing....
The state of caribou in Quebec: The intersection of biodiversity and Indigenous rights
Quebec has postponed its caribou recovery plan until 2023. It has implications for biodiversity, Indigenous rights and reconciliation....
One-of-a-kind wildlife: Endemic species in Canada
There are hundreds of wildlife species only found in Canada. Learn about five endemic species to help celebrate Canadian biodiversity....
Historical photo of mountain of bison skulls documents animals on the brink of extinction
The bison skulls in the photograph do not just represent the loss of bison, but the disruption of an entire ecosystem. ...
Protecting half of the planet is the best way to fight climate change and biodiversity loss
A new plan targets areas around the world that can store carbon and protect large numbers of species. It calls for preserving these lands, working with Indigenous peoples and connecting wild areas....
Nature heals us; we need to reciprocate
Across Canada, ranges are contracting, populations are declining, and species are teetering on the edge of extinction. So, why aren't we effectively protecting our species at risk?...