Category : Wildlife Conservation


Toronto Zoo Welcomes New Giraffe Calf After Father's Death

A female giraffe calf has been born at the Toronto Zoo, standing over six feet tall shortly after birth. This joyful event comes just a month after the calf's father passed away, marking a bittersweet moment for the zoo's conservation efforts.

Michigan Man Fined for Illegal Fishing in Lake Erie

A Belleville, Michigan resident has been fined $1,700 and banned from fishing in Ontario for one year after pleading guilty to fishing without a license and using extra lines in Lake Erie near Amherstburg.

Newborn Orca Calf Spotted Off Vancouver Island

A newborn southern resident orca calf has been observed in the Strait of Juan de Fuca, offering hope for the critically endangered population. The calf was photographed on February 16, 2026.

Injured Snowy Owl Rescued in Drumheller, Under Care

An injured snowy owl discovered in Drumheller on February 8, 2026, is now receiving specialized care at the Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation, highlighting ongoing wildlife rescue efforts in the region.

Ontario Men Fined for Illegal Moose Meat Sales

Two Ontario men have been fined thousands of dollars for illegally selling moose meat, highlighting enforcement efforts by conservation officers to protect wildlife and uphold hunting regulations.

Man Jailed for Mailing Reptiles in Popcorn Bags

A Sydney man has been sentenced to eight years in prison for attempting to smuggle native Australian reptiles overseas using popcorn bags and biscuit tins, setting a record for wildlife trafficking.

Toronto Zoo Giraffe Kiko Died from Cardiac Failure

The Toronto Zoo has released the cause of death for Kiko, a 13-year-old male giraffe who died on New Year's Day after becoming trapped between a door and post, leading to cardiac failure from acute muscle exertion.

Winnipeg Sewage Plant Upgrades Start with New Headworks

The City of Winnipeg has launched the first phase of major upgrades at the North End Water Pollution Control Centre, featuring a new Headworks facility to enhance sewage treatment capacity and environmental protection.

BC Groups Sue Feds Over Caribou Protection Delays

British Columbia environmental organizations have filed a lawsuit against the federal government for failing to complete critical habitat mapping for threatened southern mountain caribou, with eight herds already extinct.

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