In Canada’s breathtaking Arctic, a new kind of tourism is sparking debate. Known as “last chance tourism,” travelers are flocking to witness the melting landscapes and unique wildlife before they’re potentially gone forever. However, this surge in visitors is not without controversy. Source: CBS Mornings/YouTube Pond Inlet, a small village in Nunavut, has become […]
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Petition: Help Support Humane Polar Bear Management Practices in Canada
In Churchill, Manitoba, a small, remote town known as ‘the polar bear capital of the world,’ a remarkable story of coexistence and conservation is unfolding. The town’s innovative and humane methods of managing polar bear encounters, including the Polar Bear Alert program and the polar bear holding facility, are making significant strides in balancing human […]
Protecting the Elusive Canada Lynx: Why Minnesota’s New Regulations Fall Short
A federal judge has recently ordered the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to stop the use of most snares in northeastern Minnesota, to prevent harm to the endangered Canada Lynx, MPR News reports. This order comes after a lawsuit filed by the Center for Biological Diversity, which was settled through a consent decree between […]
This Giant Grizzly Bear In Canada Named “The Boss” Has Survived Being Hit By A Train, Fathered 70% Of The Cubs In His Area
Obviously it would never be ideal to come face to face with a grizzly bear. These predators can pack up to 600 lbs of power in one swipe of their paw, and often stand between 7-10 feet tall. So yeah, if you find yourself up against one in the wild, good luck. But one grizzly […]
Mother and calf doing well: maternity unit gives Canada’s caribou a boost
In a cramped cabin in western Canada, Starr Gauthier’s mornings begin with a comforting routine. As the sun flits through stands of mountain evergreens, she brews coffee, chops wood and prepares food – for her co-worker and for the endangered caribou whose fate rests in her hands. “I get fired up every morning knowing that […]
With sea ice melting, glacial ice could be a lifeline for polar bears
When Kristin Laidre began working on a long-term project to study polar bears in eastern Greenland, she didn’t expect to find a new subpopulation of the species — and she certainly didn’t expect to find the most genetically isolated polar bears on the planet. There are 19 recognized subpopulations of polar bears (Ursus maritimus) living […]
That ‘killer’ spider story you read online? Fake news, most probably
The prevalence of political and scientific misinformation in the media is a hot-button topic these days, and rightfully so — it has serious negative consequences for society. Emerging research shows that not even the animal kingdom is safe from the dangers of misinformation: a new study has quantified the global spread of misinformation about spiders, […]
Should black bears be slaughtered to make the ornamental headpieces worn by the Queen’s Guard?
PETA is urging British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to ban the use of actual bear fur by the Ministry of Defence (MoD). The fur is utilized for the Queen’s Guard’s ornamental headpieces, while the ceremonial caps are made of beautiful imitation fur instead. The hats are fashioned from black bear fur harvested in Canada. There […]