Canadian Wildlife magazine - September/October 2008
Summary of the September/October 2008 Issue of Canadian Wildlife Magazine
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CoverMoose DreamsLogging 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. | |
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EncountersThe Three RacketeersWhen a lively raccoon family visits a Mayne Island, B.C., yard, it’s showtime. |
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Out thereAn Island For the BirdsHome to the world’s second-largest population of northern gannets, Quebec’s Île Bonaventure is also a beautiful and accessible haven for wildlife. |
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FootprintMaking Sense of MakeupHow much do you really know about all those lotions and potions you use when you shave, moisturize and primp every morning? |
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In focusBasking on the BeachA very close-up look at a wood turtle in La Mauricie National Park. |
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In focusA Frog’s TaleThe amazing Rocky Mountain tailed frog is a harbinger of its serene mountain habitat. And that tail isn’t just a tail, either. |
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In focusCanada’s Least WantedA specialized research lab in northern Ontario throws invasive insects into the slammer in order to study them. |
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Backyard habitatA Little Help From Our FriendsIf you live in an apartment, or a townhouse with a miniature backyard, don’t worry — you can still provide food and shelter for wildlife. |
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Have you seen this plant?Pearly EverlastingThis popular dried wildflower is a common sight nearly everywhere in Canada. |
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Climate filesDangerous LegacyThe 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. |
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Field guideWinged EmblemsDiscover the official birds of Canada’s provinces and territories. |
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VistasResearchers work to reduce roadkill and to catalogue every known kind of bee. |
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Hinterland Who's WhoMooseFound from the Yukon to the island of Newfoundland, Alces alces may just be the iconic Canadian creature. |
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