Monitoring Caribou Health Contributes to Conservation
Caribou are an iconic wildlife species of the Canada’s boreal forests and northern tundra. They play important roles in healthy…
Why was 2015 a tough year for BC’s young black bears?
2015 appeared to be a difficult year for juvenile black bears in some parts of BC, particularly in the Lower…
Rare Sowerby’s Beaked Whale washes up in New Brunswick
On June 13, 2016, the carcass of an adult male Sowerby’s beaked whale (Mesoplodon bidens) had been found in the…
Death by dinner…
Barred Owl vs. Rough-skinned Newt In April, three owls were found dead over a couple weeks on Protection Island, a…
CWHC Québec Contributes to Health Assessments of Beluga Whales in the Beaufort Sea
Healthy Oceans, Healthy Planet: World Oceans Day 2016 Project Profile A significant consequence of climate change is the direct and…
Spread of Wildlife Disease Linked to Trade of Animals
There is a clear link between the spread of wildlife disease and trade of animals. The emerging threat of BSal,…
CWHC Grad Student Jamie Rothenburger wins Wildlife Disease Association scholarship
Congratulations to CWHC grad student Jamie Rothenburger who was recently awarded a Wildlife Disease Association Scholarship. This award acknowledges outstanding…
Molly Kirk joins the CWHC as a Knowledge Mobilization Officer
Molly comes to the CWHC with over 8 years of diverse experience in wildlife biology. She completed a Bachelor of…
Scientists Seek Reasons Behind Massive Fish Die-off
On a normal summer day at Buffalo Pound Lake, beachgoers bask in the sun to the soothing sound of waves…
British Columbia Responds to Threat of White-nose Syndrome
In March, a Little Brown Bat (Myotis lucifugus) found alive near Seattle, Washington was diagnosed with White Nose Syndrome (WNS),…