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 Wildlife Update — October 2009

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The Creepy Crawly Crew »

By Sarah Jones

From spiders to snakes, there are plenty of critters that give people the heebie-jeebies. But why the bad rap? You’d be surprised by how many creepy crawlies are actually beneficial to the environment and heroes in your own backyard. 

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Trick or treat!  »

By Stacey Scott

Every Halloween, troops of tykes make their way door to door in their most terrifying costumes, shouting, “Trick or treat!” in hopes of loading up on candy. But it seems tricks aren’t just for kids after all. Many wild creatures don spooky disguises, too –  but for some critters, trickery is their main defense against becoming a treat.  

You Asked for It

Light Bright
By Leigh Edgar

Q.  I switched my regular light bulbs to Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFLs). But I’m worried about the mercury in them! Which bulbs are better for the environment? 

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Feature Project

Bat in cave
Researching Bat Populations in Atlantic Canada
By April Overall 

The Canadian Wildlife Foundation recently donated $5,000 to PhD candidate Lynne Burns of Dalhousie University and Chair of Biology Hugh Broders of St. Mary’s University. The team is researching the fall migration patterns and health of Atlantic Canada’s bat populations.       

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Take Five

Green Your Halloween
By Stephanie Bonner

CWF wants to help you get green for Halloween – and we don’t mean the ghoulish green of your costume! Climate change is scary enough on its own; let’s do what we can to reduce our impact every day.    

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Get Outside!

A New Lease on Leaves 
From Hinterland Who's Who

Make the most of fallen leaves. Decomposed leaves used as mulch or soil conditioner can act like a tonic to perk up unhealthy habitats.

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Issue Update

Canada's Marine Environment
By Leigh Edgar 

Canada boasts an impressive maritime heritage. With the world’s longest coastline bordering on three oceans, it’s easy to see how important the marine environment is to our way of life. Nearly a third of all Canadians live within reach of the coast. Oceans contribute to our economy, our recreation and our identity. Oceans are important sources of food and cultural experiences and they provide an array of goods and services that we benefit from everyday, regardless of where we live.    

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Fond d’écran en vedette!

Canadian Geese
Votre bureau est l’endroit idéal où afficher un fond d’écran mettant en vedette la vie sauvage! Ce mois-ci, nous vous offrons la photo d’un couple d’outardes du Canada en train d’admirer la vue au bord d’un lac. Téléchargez-la ici.

CWF Photo Club

 

FebPhotoContest

Capture what you love about Canada on film and send it in!

Batty for CWF

Bat bag

Just in time for Halloween! Buy a CWF biodegradable bat bag — for just $6.97 (plus shipping and handling and taxes). Includes a FREE Wild About Bats poster and info on how to build a bat house!

Support Wildlife Research

If you’d like to help fund important research projects, donate to CWF today!

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