Wildlife Update — October 2009
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. | |
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
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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? Read the answer » |
Feature Project
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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. |
Take Five
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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. |
Get Outside!
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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. |
Issue Update
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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. |
Fond d’écran en vedette!
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Batty for CWF
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