WCS Canada
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Wildlife Conservation Society Canada 🇨🇦
Dedicated conservation scientists in action to bring about a world where wildlife thrives 🌎 #WeStandForWildlife
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Dedicated conservation scientists in action to bring about a world where wildlife thrives 🌎 #WeStandForWildlife
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WCS Canada
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👋 Bluesky - we're Wildlife Conservation Society Canada! We work across biodiversity, climate & conservation to better understand and address impacts on Canada’s globally important wild ecosystems🌎
Follow for the latest in Canadian conservation science & policy 🙌
📸 by Peter Soroye
Follow for the latest in Canadian conservation science & policy 🙌
📸 by Peter Soroye
This week’s selection of #HonourableMentions from the #2025KBAPhotoContest features another set of striking images capturing unique moments in nature - from ancient resilience to rare celestial alignments, and from coastal blooms to hands-on conservation in the field 🦋
January 12, 2026 at 2:07 PM
This week’s selection of #HonourableMentions from the #2025KBAPhotoContest features another set of striking images capturing unique moments in nature - from ancient resilience to rare celestial alignments, and from coastal blooms to hands-on conservation in the field 🦋
Find out more about how our probiotic could be a lifeline for bats in NWT at Cabin Radio @albertabats.bsky.social
These biologists are working against the clock to save the NWT’s bats
Northern bats are some of the last holdouts against a deadly fungus sweeping North America. Meet the scientists trying to help the bats beat the disease.
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January 9, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Find out more about how our probiotic could be a lifeline for bats in NWT at Cabin Radio @albertabats.bsky.social
Conservation impact comes from collaboration, knowledge-sharing & scaling what works. From B.C. to Alberta & now NWT, we're seeing how far our probiotic solution for white nose syndrome can go 🦇
January 9, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Conservation impact comes from collaboration, knowledge-sharing & scaling what works. From B.C. to Alberta & now NWT, we're seeing how far our probiotic solution for white nose syndrome can go 🦇
Less than a week to apply for the next cohort of the Weston Family Boreal Research Fellowship Program!
In addition to funding, the Fellowship offers mentorship & networking with Canada's leading conservation experts 🧪
Find out more & apply: https://f.mtr.cool/nwbhsxekyb
In addition to funding, the Fellowship offers mentorship & networking with Canada's leading conservation experts 🧪
Find out more & apply: https://f.mtr.cool/nwbhsxekyb
January 8, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Less than a week to apply for the next cohort of the Weston Family Boreal Research Fellowship Program!
In addition to funding, the Fellowship offers mentorship & networking with Canada's leading conservation experts 🧪
Find out more & apply: https://f.mtr.cool/nwbhsxekyb
In addition to funding, the Fellowship offers mentorship & networking with Canada's leading conservation experts 🧪
Find out more & apply: https://f.mtr.cool/nwbhsxekyb
Wishing all of our followers and supporters a very happy new year! Here's to even more conservation wins in 2026 🎉
January 1, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Wishing all of our followers and supporters a very happy new year! Here's to even more conservation wins in 2026 🎉
Your donations power the science! Donate by midnight to receive your 2025 tax receipt:
Support us
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December 31, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Your donations power the science! Donate by midnight to receive your 2025 tax receipt:
Camera traps help us to monitor wildlife populations and quantify the impact human activity, including mining, roads and human transportation, is having on Canada’s wildlife.
This year, we deployed and/or retrieved nearly 200 cameras capturing a variety of Canadian species #Countdownto2026
This year, we deployed and/or retrieved nearly 200 cameras capturing a variety of Canadian species #Countdownto2026
December 31, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Camera traps help us to monitor wildlife populations and quantify the impact human activity, including mining, roads and human transportation, is having on Canada’s wildlife.
This year, we deployed and/or retrieved nearly 200 cameras capturing a variety of Canadian species #Countdownto2026
This year, we deployed and/or retrieved nearly 200 cameras capturing a variety of Canadian species #Countdownto2026
Applications for our 2026 cohort are currently open, so visit our website before January 12th to find out more:
Weston Family Boreal Research Fellowship
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December 30, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Applications for our 2026 cohort are currently open, so visit our website before January 12th to find out more:
With the generous support of the Weston Family Foundation, we continue to mentor the next generation of conservation scientists through our Weston Boreal Research Fellowship. This year's cohort have been in the field performing research across a variety of ecosystems and species #Countdownto2026
December 30, 2025 at 6:01 PM
With the generous support of the Weston Family Foundation, we continue to mentor the next generation of conservation scientists through our Weston Boreal Research Fellowship. This year's cohort have been in the field performing research across a variety of ecosystems and species #Countdownto2026
Most bats in BC roost in trees. But logging of old-growth forests has left few places for bats to successfully birth and raise young. Our team are working with partners across the province to build roosts that mimic natural bark and crevices🦇 #Countdownto2026
December 29, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Most bats in BC roost in trees. But logging of old-growth forests has left few places for bats to successfully birth and raise young. Our team are working with partners across the province to build roosts that mimic natural bark and crevices🦇 #Countdownto2026
Thanks again to guest judge Shane Gross for helping us with the challenging task of selecting our winners 🎉
Visit the KBA Canada website to find out more about this year’s winners:
Visit the KBA Canada website to find out more about this year’s winners:
Announcing the winners of the 2025 KBA Canada Photo Contest!
This summer and fall, photographers of all levels submitted their favorite photos of KBAs as part of the 3rd Annual KBA Canada Photo Contest. The contest was a huge success, collecting more submissions than the last two years combined (450 in total!) from over 120 amateur and professional photograph...
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December 28, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Thanks again to guest judge Shane Gross for helping us with the challenging task of selecting our winners 🎉
Visit the KBA Canada website to find out more about this year’s winners:
Visit the KBA Canada website to find out more about this year’s winners:
This year’s KBA Photo Contest was bigger and better than ever before, with a record 450 entries! 📸 #Countdownto2026
For the first time, we saw submissions from every province and territory in Canada, spotlighting the beauty and importance of Canada’s most important places for biodiversity.
For the first time, we saw submissions from every province and territory in Canada, spotlighting the beauty and importance of Canada’s most important places for biodiversity.
December 28, 2025 at 6:01 PM
This year’s KBA Photo Contest was bigger and better than ever before, with a record 450 entries! 📸 #Countdownto2026
For the first time, we saw submissions from every province and territory in Canada, spotlighting the beauty and importance of Canada’s most important places for biodiversity.
For the first time, we saw submissions from every province and territory in Canada, spotlighting the beauty and importance of Canada’s most important places for biodiversity.
Through our programs, we’re co-creating initiatives & opportunities for Indigenous Youth to learn & train outside the classroom, empowering them to become passionate stewards of their lands & waters - now & in the future.
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Indigenous partnerships
Our scientific research takes place on Indigenous lands and waters. We are committed to reconciliation through research and conservation of wildlife, lands, and waters with Indigenous Peoples.
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December 27, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Through our programs, we’re co-creating initiatives & opportunities for Indigenous Youth to learn & train outside the classroom, empowering them to become passionate stewards of their lands & waters - now & in the future.
Learn more:
Learn more:
WCS Canada’s work takes place on Indigenous lands and waters. Through our research, where invited, we aim to support Indigenous-led conservation. This requires a shift towards approaches and practices that respect and recognize Indigenous Knowledge Systems #Countdownto2026
December 27, 2025 at 6:30 PM
WCS Canada’s work takes place on Indigenous lands and waters. Through our research, where invited, we aim to support Indigenous-led conservation. This requires a shift towards approaches and practices that respect and recognize Indigenous Knowledge Systems #Countdownto2026
Help us finish the year strong! Make a donation before December 31 at midnight to receive your 2025 tax receipt:
Support us
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December 26, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Help us finish the year strong! Make a donation before December 31 at midnight to receive your 2025 tax receipt:
Our field team checked out around 450 cavities for nesting activity in the Yukon in 2025 #Countdownto2026
This monitoring effort supports our research on the importance of recently burned boreal forest to bird communities, and the impacts of post-fire logging 🔥
This monitoring effort supports our research on the importance of recently burned boreal forest to bird communities, and the impacts of post-fire logging 🔥
December 26, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Our field team checked out around 450 cavities for nesting activity in the Yukon in 2025 #Countdownto2026
This monitoring effort supports our research on the importance of recently burned boreal forest to bird communities, and the impacts of post-fire logging 🔥
This monitoring effort supports our research on the importance of recently burned boreal forest to bird communities, and the impacts of post-fire logging 🔥
While we often talk about getting our boots muddy, sometimes fieldwork involves no mud at all #Countdownto2026
In 2025, our Arctic field team flew over 4000km conducting aerial surveys that allow us to monitor populations of key species in the Canadian Arctic ✈️
In 2025, our Arctic field team flew over 4000km conducting aerial surveys that allow us to monitor populations of key species in the Canadian Arctic ✈️
December 25, 2025 at 3:01 PM
While we often talk about getting our boots muddy, sometimes fieldwork involves no mud at all #Countdownto2026
In 2025, our Arctic field team flew over 4000km conducting aerial surveys that allow us to monitor populations of key species in the Canadian Arctic ✈️
In 2025, our Arctic field team flew over 4000km conducting aerial surveys that allow us to monitor populations of key species in the Canadian Arctic ✈️
KBA Biodiversity Bikeride
Explore Kevin Bouliane's solo cycling, expedition to visit over 100 KBAs!
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December 24, 2025 at 3:30 PM
1/2 The fantastic Biodiversity Bike Ride wrapped up in 2025 🚲 Kevin travelled to 100+ Key Biodiversity Areas, cycling the equivalent of the Trans Canada Highway – twice!
Check out our interview with Kevin on his return from his adventure, including a story map showing the sites he visited.
Check out our interview with Kevin on his return from his adventure, including a story map showing the sites he visited.
December 24, 2025 at 3:30 PM
1/2 The fantastic Biodiversity Bike Ride wrapped up in 2025 🚲 Kevin travelled to 100+ Key Biodiversity Areas, cycling the equivalent of the Trans Canada Highway – twice!
Check out our interview with Kevin on his return from his adventure, including a story map showing the sites he visited.
Check out our interview with Kevin on his return from his adventure, including a story map showing the sites he visited.
Find out more:
National Peatland Strategy proposed to protect climate-critical ecosystems amid extraction and industrial development rush
WCS Canada has today unveiled a proposed National Peatland Strategy, calling on federal, provincial, and territorial governments to adopt urgent measures to safeguard Canada’s most carbon-rich ecosystems.
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December 23, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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#ICYMI: This year, we published a National Peatland Policy Strategy, including tailored implementation plans for all 13 provinces & territories #countdownto2026
Reflecting expertise of 100+ peatland knowledge-holders, the strategy calls on all governments to protect & steward Canada’s peatlands.
Reflecting expertise of 100+ peatland knowledge-holders, the strategy calls on all governments to protect & steward Canada’s peatlands.
December 23, 2025 at 5:02 PM
#ICYMI: This year, we published a National Peatland Policy Strategy, including tailored implementation plans for all 13 provinces & territories #countdownto2026
Reflecting expertise of 100+ peatland knowledge-holders, the strategy calls on all governments to protect & steward Canada’s peatlands.
Reflecting expertise of 100+ peatland knowledge-holders, the strategy calls on all governments to protect & steward Canada’s peatlands.
New research co-led by WCS Canada shows that Cape Parry’s isolated thick-billed murre colony is increasingly exposed as climate change opens Arctic waters longer each year & ship traffic expands into molting & feeding areas ↓
Colony of 'penguins of the North' in N.W.T. threatened by Arctic shipping, researchers say | CBC News
A new study suggests that a colony of sea birds nesting on Cape Parry in the N.W.T. could face increasing threats related to increased Arctic shipping traffic and environmental change.
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December 23, 2025 at 1:11 PM
New research co-led by WCS Canada shows that Cape Parry’s isolated thick-billed murre colony is increasingly exposed as climate change opens Arctic waters longer each year & ship traffic expands into molting & feeding areas ↓
Arctic development is accelerating, but Canada hasn’t acted on its draft Ocean Noise Strategy yet. Rising ship traffic threatens quiet Arctic seas, affecting ecosystems & nearby communities. More ↓ calgaryherald.com/opinion/columnists/silence-on-ocean-noise-while-arctic-development-races-ahead
Silence on ocean noise while Arctic development races ahead
Opinion: Silence on ocean noise while Arctic development races ahead
calgaryherald.com
December 22, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Arctic development is accelerating, but Canada hasn’t acted on its draft Ocean Noise Strategy yet. Rising ship traffic threatens quiet Arctic seas, affecting ecosystems & nearby communities. More ↓ calgaryherald.com/opinion/columnists/silence-on-ocean-noise-while-arctic-development-races-ahead
Getting the next generation engaged with conservation is huge part of our mission at WCS Canada 🎒
This year our teams in the Arctic and Ontario visited schools in Inuvik, Ulukhaktok, Paulatuk, Sachs Harbour, Moosonee, and Moose Factory to talk about our conservation work #countdownto2026
This year our teams in the Arctic and Ontario visited schools in Inuvik, Ulukhaktok, Paulatuk, Sachs Harbour, Moosonee, and Moose Factory to talk about our conservation work #countdownto2026
December 22, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Getting the next generation engaged with conservation is huge part of our mission at WCS Canada 🎒
This year our teams in the Arctic and Ontario visited schools in Inuvik, Ulukhaktok, Paulatuk, Sachs Harbour, Moosonee, and Moose Factory to talk about our conservation work #countdownto2026
This year our teams in the Arctic and Ontario visited schools in Inuvik, Ulukhaktok, Paulatuk, Sachs Harbour, Moosonee, and Moose Factory to talk about our conservation work #countdownto2026
Find out more about the fellowship, as well as our inaugural fellows Taylor and Mary-Jo, on our website:
First Nations Women Transforming Conservation Fellowship
First Nations women are at the forefront of conservation and stewardship. This fellowship aims to support leaders by expanding their professional experiences within the conservation movement.
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December 21, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Find out more about the fellowship, as well as our inaugural fellows Taylor and Mary-Jo, on our website: