Wildlife

8 Animals “Discovered” in 2019

Climate change is wreaking havoc on animals the world over, but there's still some good news.


The 15 Most Amazing Animal Photos From 2019

Prepare your heart: These incredible images of birds, reptiles, primates and more will restore your wonder in the world.


13 Weirdly Fascinating Facts About Jellyfish

Think you know all there is to know about jellyfish? Think again. These simple invertebrates are a lot more complex...


13 Things You Never Knew About Manatees

These gentle giants are not only adorable—they’re also fascinating. Here are a few surprising facts about perhaps the sweetest sea...


How Many Red Pandas Are Left in the Wild?

These lovable critters are sadly at risk of extinction. Find out how many red pandas are left in the world,...


Fall Backyard Birding Checklist: 13 Tips to Attract More Birds to Your Yard This Autumn

Every season brings tasks that backyard birders can do to encourage more birds to visit. Read on for easy projects...


Can You Spot the Owls Camouflaged in These Photos?

These owls are probably watching your every move, but you wouldn't know it because their plumage is perfectly camouflaged.


8 Surprising Facts You Didn’t Know About Bluebirds

Get to know this trio of close-knit, grub-loving fliers.

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23 “Facts” About Animals That You Have All Wrong

Spoiler alert: you may never order grilled octopus again.


30 Photos of the Rarest Animals on Earth

In honour of Endangered Species Day, here's a look at some of the animals holding extinction at bay by the...


14 Amazing Things You Didn’t Know Elephants Could Do

These majestic animals are smarter than you think. For Save the Elephant Day on April 16, learn why they're so...


17 Adorable Pictures of Baby Animals You’ll Love Instantly

We dare you not to smile while looking at these baby balls of fluff and feathers.


9 Animals That Can Change Colour

When you think of colour-change artists of the animal world, you probably think chameleons, but these other cool beasts can...


This Is the Rarest Dolphin Species in the World

Meet the small, stocky, lovable dolphin species that is currently endangered.


Great Canadian Photography: Meet the 2019 Share Your Canada Photo Contest Winners

Congratulations to the winners of our annual photo contest—choosing among such amazing entries wasn’t easy! Here are the winners, along...


Amazing Wildlife Photography From Rattray Marsh Conservation Area

For this wildlife photographer, Rattray Marsh Conservation Area is a great year-round spot to enjoy a piece of of nature...


12 Polar Bear Pictures That Will Melt Your Heart

These beautiful marine mammals hunt, sleep, and raise their families on what's left of the Arctic ice.

23 of the Most Colourful Animals in the World

The natural world is full of bright surprises, like these amphibian, insect, avian—and even mammal—species.


23 of the Biggest Living Animals in the World

There's big and then there's really big. Here are the largest, heaviest, and tallest animals to ever live on the...


Khutzeymateen: A Journey to the Heart of Canada’s Only Grizzly Bear Sanctuary

In search of the elusive giants of British Columbia's Khutzeymateen Grizzly Sanctuary—accompanied by a very fancy camera.


13 Fascinating (and Reassuring) Facts About Sharks

Spoiler: In real life, they rarely harm humans.


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15 Adorable Animals You Didn’t Even Know Existed

Puppies pale in comparison to these little guys.


14 of the Most Elaborate Spider Webs Ever Found in Nature

The next time you're sweeping cobwebs out of the corners, take a moment to appreciate the elaborate designs of these...

7 Facts About Pandas You Never Knew

Because who doesn't want to know more about the most adorable animals on the planet?


4 Things You Need to Know About Raptors, According to a Wildlife Rehabilitator

Raptors—also known as birds of prey—play an important role in our ecosystem. If you come across one or several while...


Communing with Nature: 9 Animals You Can Find in Prince Albert National Park

Photographing the incredible wildlife in Prince Albert National Park has given amateur photographer Duane Larson of Prince Albert, Sask., a...


Caption Corner – January 2018

Share your funny photo and you might see it published in the next issue of Our Canada!


Can Giant Pandas Return to the Wild?

The species' population has been rebounding, thanks to China's captive-breeding program. The challenge now is returning giant pandas to their...


381 Wildlife and Plant Species Face Extinction in Canada—But It’s Not Too Late to Save Them

More than 200 of these species are only found in the Great White North, meaning that Canada alone has responsibility...