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Canadian Wildlife magazine - September/October 2008


Summary of the September/October 2008 Issue of Canadian Wildlife Magazine

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Cover

Moose Dreams

Logging in northern Quebec spelled the end of the moose population in many areas. That was bad news, not just for the moose, but also for the Cree population that had revolved around it. Even a change in attitude by the government and the forestry companies has had bittersweet results.

Raccoons

 

Encounters

The Three Racketeers

When a lively raccoon family visits a Mayne Island, B.C., yard, it’s showtime. 

Island for birds
 

 

Out there

An Island For the Birds

Home to the world’s second-largest population of northern gannets, Quebec’s Île Bonaventure is also a beautiful and accessible haven for wildlife.

Footprint

 

Footprint

Making Sense of Makeup

How much do you really know about all those lotions and potions you use when you shave, moisturize and primp every morning?

Turtles
 

 

In focus 

Basking on the Beach

A very close-up look at a wood turtle in La Mauricie National Park.

Frog's tales
 

 

In focus

A Frog’s Tale

The amazing Rocky Mountain tailed frog is a harbinger of its serene mountain habitat. And that tail isn’t just a tail, either.

Least wanted
 

 

In focus

Canada’s Least Wanted

A specialized research lab in northern Ontario throws invasive insects into the slammer in order to study them.

Backyard Habitat
 

Backyard habitat

A Little Help From Our Friends

If you live in an apartment, or a townhouse with a miniature backyard, don’t worry — you can still provide food and shelter for wildlife.

Plant
 

 

Have you seen this plant?

Pearly Everlasting

This popular dried wildflower is a common sight nearly everywhere in Canada.

Legacy
 

 

Climate files

Dangerous Legacy

The years we spent burning fossil fuels are coming back to haunt us as climate change wreaks havoc with the ocean’s chemical makeup, and, in turn, with the wildlife in our seas.

Canada's emblems
 

 

Field guide

Winged Emblems

Discover the official birds of Canada’s provinces and territories. 

Vistas
 

 

Vistas

Researchers work to reduce roadkill and to catalogue every known kind of bee.

HWW Moose
 

Hinterland Who's Who

Moose

Found from the Yukon to the island of Newfoundland, Alces alces may just be the iconic Canadian creature.

 

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