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February 2007
Northern Icon in Peril: Global Warming Threatens the World’s Polar Bears
Polar bears are the world’s largest land predators, and the most majestic creature of the Far North. But dramatic changes, caused by global warming, are taking place in the Arctic that threaten the survival of this spectacular species. Read more
Canadians Need a Strong, Credible Response to Global Warming
Canadians agree. A lot more needs to be done to protect our environment from the effects of global warming due to climate change. Nature Canada, as a member of the Climate Action Network, offers this seven-point strategy to help the Government of Canada do more to fight our nation’s most profound environmental challenge - climate change. Read more
Dispatch from the Americas
Nature Canada’s Director of Conservation, Mara Kerry, recently returned from trips to Panama and Mexico. She provides us with an update on our migratory bird conservation work there. Read more
Victory for the Piping Plover!
There is renewed hope for the piping plover after the Canadian government reversed course and agreed to identify critical habitat in its recovery strategy for the endangered shore bird. Read more
Species Spotlight: Porbeagle Shark
The porbeagle shark is one of the fastest swimmers in the sea, but it can’t out swim the commercial fishermen who have depleted the shark’s population to nearly its lowest numbers ever. But thanks to cuts in fishing quotas, things are looking up for this endangered shark. Read more
Photo of the Month
Canada is a favourite travel destination for naturalists from around the world. February's Photo of the Month features an American woman's adventures into our vast wilderness. Bonus: Last month's picture of a fox kit was so popular, we have a second picture for February. See the Photos of the Month
Green List: the Weird and Wonderful World of Nature This Month
Cheetah claws, panda bear eyes, bird feathers, bat tongues, and otter bellies. All of the important parts are covered in February's Green List.
Around the Bend
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