Wildlife Update — July 2010

It’s All Fun and Games Until… » By Aaron Kylie Going to the lake is a favourite summer pastime of countless Canadians. And for many, that includes participating in some sort of water sport, from boating to fishing to water skiing. But almost all water sports can adversely affect the environment.

Cottaging au Naturel: Get Your Summer on While Protecting Wildlife » By Megan Findlay You’re ready for summer. You’ve got hotdogs, lemonade and a shady spot in the backyard that’s perfect for lounging. Times should be good...but someone has eaten your hotdogs, and your lemonade tastes suspiciously like shampoo.

You Asked For It

Just Su-et By Terri-Lee Reid Q. How do you make suet? Read the answer »

Feature Project

Spotty Luck for the Spotted Turtle By April Overall The spotted turtle (Clemmys guttata), has 104 populations, all of which call southern Ontario and Quebec home. No matter how tough their shells are, these reptiles are struggling for survival as they are faced with threats such as road mortality, predation, agriculture and pollution. Read full story »

Take Five

Celebrate Parks Day! By Stephanie Bonner   It wasn’t until two years ago that I had my first real camping experience. Although growing up I spent most of my summers around lakes, it wasn’t until I moved away from home that I decided I was ready for a real outdoor adventure – and I loved it! Read full story »

Get the Facts!

How many forest fires occur every year in Canada? A. 3000 B. 6000 C. 9000   Answer the question »

Issue Update

When Aliens Invade By April Overall  Forget flying saucers and crop circles. We’ve got proof that alien invasions are taking place this very moment – and they’re closer to home than you might think! Read more »

Canadian Wildlife Magazine

A gorgeous photographic tribute to Saskatchewan’s Grasslands National Park, solid evidence of climate change, the latest green vehicles and the search for the endangered American marten – don’t miss these stories and much more. Subscribe now to CWF’s Canadian Wildlife magazine to receive the current July/August 2010 issue.

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WILD magazine

Twice as many wildlife stories, twice as many games, twice as many photos, twice as much Moose and Weasel and twice as much FUN! It’s WILD magazine’s special 72-page, digest-size Summer Fun issue! – the perfect camp, cottage or summer vacation reading companion for those rainy days! Subscribe today to receive the July/August 2010 collector’s edition of WILD magazine.

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Hinterland Who’s Who DVDs

Hinterland Who’s Who has free DVDs for your school, arena, waiting room or home.  Anywhere there’s a TV, there’s a chance to explore Canada’s wilderness! Write to info@hww.ca for your copy.

Feature Wallpaper

Your desktop is the perfect habitat for this wild wallpaper! This month we’re featuring a serene lookout at Gros Morne National Park in Newfoundland. 

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