by Brian | May 29, 2018 | Canadian Wildlife, Conservation, Wildlife
With seven of Canada’s eight species of native freshwater turtles in a race against extinction, will scientists, planners, wildlife managers and vets — together with thousands of volunteers and supporters — be able to keep pace? MOST SIGNS OF SPRING — BUDS ON the...
by Brian | Mar 15, 2018 | Canadian Wildlife, Conservation, Wildlife
Once a dominant species in the Ottawa River — having travelled all the way from the Sargasso Sea — local eels are now in serious decline. A recent collaborative effort to begin modifying lethal power dams to help them get home safely may be their last hope IT’S...
by Brian | Dec 31, 2017 | Canadian Wildlife, Wildlife
In many parts of Canada, numbers of these ungainly and beloved animals are dropping fast — while in a few regions there is an unhealthy overabundance. Experts cannot even agree what’s happening, let alone what to do about it. Brian Banks investigates “GHOST MOOSE” IS...
by Brian | Mar 27, 2017 | Canadian Wildlife, Conservation, Wildlife
A recent Canadian report has declared the extraordinary and iconic monarch butterfly at high risk of disappearing forever. Now a scientist at Guelph University in Ontario has proven that Canada will have to play a central role if there’s to be any hope of...
by Brian | Sep 20, 2016 | Canadian Wildlife, Geography, Travel, Development, Wildlife
Although Algonquin Park is thick with moose, my son and I were denied sightings at the outset of our paddle. But the wait was worth it A MOOSE SIGHTING is one of the most anticipated highlights of any trip to Algonquin Provincial Park in central Ontario. Moose...
by Brian | Nov 10, 2013 | Canadian Wildlife, Environment
Something is killing off bees — in big numbers. Scientists aren’t sure what, but evidence points to a role for a new family of pesticides called “neonics.” Are they a smoking spray gun? FEW STORIES ABOUT HONEYBEES start in the well-worn cab of a beekeeper’s flatbed...
