Stories and op-eds
Warmer, wetter climate benefits some birds as wetlands vanish
Canada’s prairie grasslands are expected to get warmer and wetter over time, but there will also be rapid swings between wet and dry conditions and seasonal variability.Chrystal Mantyka-Pringle
High tech and elbow grease – a winning combination for wildlife
How technology is helping us learn about Canada's wildlife
Commentary: Change is on our doorstep
Wild species and places offer so much to Yukoners.Donald Reid
What’s the Best Way to Welcome Bats to the Neighborhood? The Goldilocks Approach.
In a warming climate, some bat houses could be death traps. But community-level bat boxes can help give bats more room and options to raise young safely.Cori Lausen
Muskwa-Kechika: An opportunity for bold conservation action
By protecting the Muskwa-Kechika, a vast, wild region of mountains, glaciers, and boreal forest in north-central B.C., we can create a climate refuge for vulnerable species
A northern spring: hope for the birds, and for me
You hear them long before you see them: a raspy, gurgling call builds on the horizon. Sandhill cranes.Hilary Cooke
The Unseen Threat: Noise in the Arctic Marine Environment
Increasing levels of underwater noise threaten Arctic whales, seals, fish and other species. A new report offers an opportunity for Arctic nations to lead on the issue.
Mapping out a new approach to biodiversity protection
Decisions around where to establish new protected areas in Canada should consider wildlife and ecosystem health firstCiara Raudsepp-Hearne
Burned and beetle-killed forests need protection too
Insect life thrives in areas rich with dead or dying trees.Hilary Cooke
Saving our caribou forces us to face tough questions
We all benefit from healthy ecosystems and biological diversity. It should not be up to any one community to bear the burden of making long-overdue changes to the way we approach protecting wildlife and wild placesJustina Ray
Ontario turns Endangered Species Act into an empty shell
Some of the most intact wild areas left on earth can be found within Ontario’s borders, remaining strongholds for species at risk of extinction elsewhere. There is a lot at stake here.Justina Ray
The Birds That Are Helping Save Their Own Species
Blackpoll warblers wearing geolocator backpacks are revealing where they rest during migrationHilary Cooke
A serendipitous stumble: My journey to becoming a wildlife conservation biologist
My journey to becoming a wildlife conservation biologist did not follow a long-planned career path – it was really something I stumbled into.
Studying the Elusive Wolverine, a Threatened Species in Northern Ontario
Wolverines (Gulo gulo) can be a challenging species to study in the wild.
Wading in: WCS research scientist Liset Cruz-Font paints a picture of life in the field
I have been going out into the field for more than 20 years, starting in Cuba, and now in Canada.Storymaps
Northern Peatlands in Canada
This story map will take you on a journey through the northern peatlands of Canada and explain why they are so important for both climate, biodiversity, and people.
Caribou and mining
WCS Canada has developed an interactive story map that shows how we can track the cumulative disturbance from mineral exploration on the ranges of boreal caribou in Ontario.
