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Wildlife Update — February 2010

Protecting Procreation for Canada’s Species »

By Megan Findlay
As the days get longer and the nights grow warm, many animals across the country feel the tug of springtime rituals. They may have the instinct, and they may have the mate—but what happens if they don’t have the habitat?

Only You »

By April Overall and Sarah Jones
In a wild world that condones roaming eyes, pairs that stick it out for the long haul are a dime a dozen. They might not send Valentine’s Day cards, dine by candlelight or listen to Barry White to set the mood, but these couples know how to keep the love alive.

You Asked for It

Bird Feeder Bullies
By Terri-Lee Reid

Q. During winter, pigeon's starlings and crows scare off the other species at the bird feeders. How can I discourage these larger birds?

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Feature Project

Hope for the Hog-nosed snake
By April Overall

In the last 20 years, the eastern hog-nosed snake’s numbers have dropped to 7,500 and it has been listed as threatened by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC).

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Take Five

Wild Nights
By Stephanie Bonner

What would be more romantic than running away with your sweetheart this Valentine's day? We've got the top five romantic retreats that have got CWF's stamp of approval(certified as wildlife-friendly by CWF'S Backyard Certification Program).

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Get the Facts!

When do Groundhogs usually emerge from hibernation?

A. February
B. March
C. April

Answer the question »

Issue Update

Backing Up Developing Countries
By Louise Hanlon

During the Copenhagen summit, the U.S., Japan and several European Union countries committed $23 billion US over the next three years and established a goal of $100 billion by 2020 to help developing countries adapt to the most harmful impacts of climate change.

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