Progress made when it comes to the protection of the world’s forests was thwarted by last year’s historic wildfire season in Canada, according to a new report. Brazil, Columbia see gains but Canada’s wildfires were ‘off the scale.’ Progress made when it comes to the protection of the world’s forests …
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‘CSI on the ocean’: Whale researchers comb B.C. waters for eDNA
Ocean Wise researchers spent more than a week on the ocean collecting water samples to study the environmental DNA (eDNA) of Bigg’s killer whales, North Pacific humpbacks and B.C.’s endangered southern resident killer whales. Data gathered using non-invasive technique could expedite future conservation efforts, say researchers. It was just after …
Read More »No, birds won’t fall out of the sky on April 8
The total solar eclipse on April 8 provides researchers with a unique opportunity to study how animals react. But while the sun plays a big role in how they orient themselves, it’s not their only cue. Eclipse more of a ‘huh?’ moment for nature. As ominous as it may look, …
Read More »Why next week’s solar eclipse has scientists so excited
From the discovery of helium to Einstein, solar eclipses are more than a jaw-dropping spectacle. While total eclipses are stunning to watch, there’s also a lot of science to be done — and you can contribute. In less than a week, the midday sky across a narrow swath of Canada, …
Read More »Blind people can hear, feel April’s total solar eclipse
WASHINGTON, D.C.: While eclipse watchers look to the skies, people who are blind or visually impaired will be able to hear and feel the celestial event. Sound and touch devices will be available at public gatherings on April 8, when a total solar eclipse crosses North America, the moon blotting …
Read More »Who’s to blame for contaminated shellfish? Researchers follow the fecal matter to find out
Researchers have begun using molecular testing to determine, broadly, what sort of animal poop is polluting water, with the goal of making it easier to manage the problem, and hopefully reduce long harvesting closures. Molecular testing can help determine which type of animal poop is contaminating oyster-rich areas. For the …
Read More »2 more belugas dead at Marineland marking 17 whale deaths since 2019
The Niagara Falls, Ont. tourist attraction has been under investigation by Ontario’s Animal Welfare Services since 2020. Marineland says belugas died from torsion — or twisting of the stomach — after ‘valiant medical efforts.’ Two more beluga whales have died at Marineland, bringing the total number of whale deaths since …
Read More »Unlikely friendships: This cheetah-tortoise duo are inseparable and will melt your heart
One of the world’s most unlikely friendships between the world’s fastest land mammal and world’s slowest reptile is capturing the hearts of visitors attending a Florida conservation centre and social media users alike. Flocking from near and far, guests at Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation centre in Florida will stumble across …
Read More »Don’t believe your eyes — fake photos have been a problem for a long time
Can you ever really verify a photo? That’s a question media outlets are facing with renewed scrutiny in the wake of two ‘digitally enhanced’ images of the Royal Family. But they’re far from the only establishment to distribute handout images to the media, and they’re also not the first to …
Read More »Grizzlies get their bearings after emerging from winter slumber
Even with the heavy snowfall that just hit southern Alberta, it’s still springtime, and some well-known bears across the Canadian Rockies are emerging from hibernation. Experts say large males are the grizzlies that typically emerge from torpor first. Even with the heavy snowfall that hit southern Alberta this week, it’s …
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