North Atlantic Right Whale Mortality Event in the Gulf of St. Lawrence
During the summer and early fall of 2017 an unprecedented mortality event occurred involving North Atlantic right whales (NARW; Eubalaena…
Introducing Tessa McBurney, CWHC’s new Atlantic Bat Conservation Project Technician
Tessa McBurney has recently joined the CWHC Atlantic as the new Atlantic Bat Conservation Project Technician. Her work will include…
A Busy Season for CWHC-Atlantic
This has been a very busy summer for the Atlantic CWHC crew. Early in June this year, we were alerted…
Trichomonosis Incidents in Atlantic Canadian Birds
Recent reports from Atlantic Canada suggest there are numerous potential incidents of trichomonosis causing disease and death of birds. Trichomonosis…
Scientists’ Bird Feeding Tips Help Dry up Parasite’s Threat
Backyard bird watchers in Atlantic Canada have a CWHC research team to thank for practical tips on saving their feathered…
CWHC-Atlantic Performs Blue Whale Necropsy
A Blue Whale was found dead, afloat near Port-aux-Basques, Newfoundland on March 17, 2017. On May 2nd, it washed ashore…
Introducing Dr. Laura Bourque – Wildlife Pathologist CWHC Atlantic
CWHC Atlantic would like to introduce wildlife pathologist Dr. Laura Bourque! Laura recently joined the Atlantic Veterinary College at the…
Oh Deer! Wildlife Conservation Students get their Hands Dirty During CWHC Atlantic’s Annual Necropsy Course
On February 28, 2017, CWHC Atlantic hosted its annual white-tailed deer necropsy wet lab, for students enrolled in the Wildlife…
Dolphin strandings in Québec & Atlantic Canada this fall
Unusual occurrences of white-sided dolphin strandings during the two first week of October Several stranding events involving white-sided dolphins were…
Building Northern capacity to monitor wildlife health aims to protect seal, caribou and narwhal resources.
The Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative (CWHC) is partnering with the University of Calgary and the University of Prince Edward Island…