First recorded instance of a polar bear hunting a reindeer caught on video November 6, 2021 Polar bears are known to prey on seals, but researchers have captured footage of one swimming after — and ultimately drowning — a reindeer… Continue Reading
Precedent-setting convictions for snowmobiling in protected caribou habitat in B.C. December 17, 2020 Two men from Williams Lake, B.C. have been fined more than $9,000 for snowmobiling in an area closed to protect mountain caribou in what… Continue Reading
Hey Santa, did you lose your reindeers? November 23, 2018 Driver Jason White of Newfoundland was driving along the highway when he came across a herd of what looked like reindeer. They turned out… Continue Reading
Christmas Surprise: Santa’s reindeer are all female. Yup, that’s a lady-driven sleigh. December 24, 2017 As you track NORAD Santa and marvel at the speed his nine reindeer on Christmas Eve, remember this. Those powerful reindeer are girls. Yup,… Continue Reading
Oil sands operator Cenovus uses critter cams to help guide environmental policies January 3, 2017 Oil and gas companies take a lot of flak for their impact on the environment. And, not just for their contribution to greenhouse gas… Continue Reading
Moose ploughs through snow in winter wonderland January 16, 2015 This is simply a cool piece of Canadiana. A remote camera rigged up in Alberta’s Jasper National Park captures the comings and goings… Continue Reading
What can you learn from ‘bou poo? April 1, 2014 Universities across Canada are right now studying caribou pellets for different reasons. There are lots of different ways to learn about an animal. One… Continue Reading
Woodland caribou remain at risk of extinction December 17, 2013 Two reports out this week about the woodland caribou which was listed last year as being a threatened species at risk of extinction. The… Continue Reading
