Wildlife Update — March 2009
How Animals Survive the Arctic Tundra »
The Arctic tundra, a snowy biome that is housed within the Arctic Circle, is characterized by freezing temperatures, strong winds and permafrost. Yet, despite being one of harshest environments on earth, many animals call the Arctic home. So how do animals living in the Arctic, a place that has months of continuous light followed by months of continuous darkness, survive in such a harsh habitat? |
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Do you remember gazing at the stars when you were a kid and trying to make out the big dipper? Well these days, you’d be lucky to find an eight-year-old who’s seen the big dipper, let alone knows what it is. Thanks to Thomas Edison’s light bulb moment, up to 63 per cent of the world lives in areas where bright city lights outshine the sky’s brightness by 10 per cent. But did you know lighting up the night can actually harm nocturnal animals and wildlife? |
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You Asked for It
Eye Spy
By Terri-Lee Reid
Q. How Do Owls See At Night to Hunt?
Feature Project
A Pollinator’s Paradise
By Olivia Craft
Pollinators will soon be buzzing in Vancouver parks again thanks to the efforts of a youth organization dedicated to increasing the number of mason bees in their neighbourhood. The recent recipient of a $5,500 Canadian Wildlife Federation project grant, the Environmental Youth Alliance is aiming to bring blue orchard mason bees back to Vancouver parks as part of a larger effort to reverse the decline of native bee populations across North America.
Take Five
Night Life: Five Nocturnal Species
By Stephanie Bonner
This month’s Take Five takes you on a journey into the night! As we prepare for a good night’s sleep, which creatures are preparing for an active evening on the prowl? As the days get longer and spring approaches, take a moment to investigate these night hawks!
Get Outside!
Searching for Signs of Spring
By Jennifer Smart
Spring. Leading groundhog authorities and the calendar tell us it’s just a few weeks away, but depending on where you are in Canada, looking outside your window might bring on more of a spring chill than spring fever. As unpredictable as Mother Nature can be at this time of year, we do know that she won’t let us down. With the promise of warmer weather, singing birds and blooming flowers just a short wait away, make sure you keep your eyes open for these sure signs that spring has sprung.
Issue Update
Species at Risk
By Terri-Lee Reid
Did you know there are 23 new species proposed to be added to the Species at Risk Act (SARA)? These species were assessed by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC), an independent scientific advisory body made up of independent specialists, Aboriginal knowledge-holders, government biologists, academics, museum staff and independent biologists. COSEWIC meets twice a year to assess Canadian species that may be at risk.
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