Do reptiles and amphibians actually hibernate during winter?
They use aquatic and subterranean habitats but they don’t actually hibernate – instead, they go through brumation…
Halifax-developed battery a game-changer for electric vehicles
Here are six things you need to know as civilization begins a serious transformation from fossil-fuel transportation to electric vehicles…
Research reveals new clues to hunting habits of elusive falcons
Study conducted at Edmonton grain terminal gives a rare glimpse into urban behaviour of birds of prey that are difficult to observe in the wild…
Betting on the booming plant protein food market
Many consumers are revisiting their relationship with animal proteins, both at the meat counter and in the dairy products section…
Bird bullies are just protecting their resources
Sometimes we see smaller birds apparently bullying larger birds of prey. How is this possible?…
Trudeau’s carbon tax short-sighted in so many ways
No thought as to how the carbon tax could put many Canadian families in a state of food insecurity by 2030…
Get those bird feeders up and enjoy the show
Our tips so the birds – and bird-watchers – get the most out of your feeders…
The congested logic behind congestion taxes
Vancouver is considering a tax on vehicles entering the downtown. It may well reduce pollution, but at what cost?…
Less winter snow could spell disaster for snowshoe hares
Changing climate in the Canadian North will have a ripple effect for many species, study shows…
The crude oil market is approaching its peak
This year’s drop in oil demand isn’t just another crash. While a number of other factors were already in play, COVID-19 has accelerated the long-term trends…