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Jun 18, 2018 @ 14:02 D’un océan à l’autre, la nature est au cœur même de l’identité nationale du Canada. Nos rivières, nos montagnes, nos lacs et nos océans, de même que les espèces sauvages qui ont besoin de ces milieux pour subvenir à leurs besoins, sont un patrimoine naturel que tous les Canadiens peuvent découvrir, chérir et préserver. Le ...
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The Government of Canada is taking action to protect species at risk
Jun 18, 2018 @ 13:56 From coast to coast to coast, nature is at the heart of Canada’s national identity. Our rivers, mountains, lakes, and oceans—along with the wildlife species that depend on them—are a natural legacy for all Canadians to discover, enjoy, and preserve. The Government of Canada has recently put in place new protections for 13 species at ...
Read More »The Future may be brighter now for the Michipicoten Island Caribou
Mar 13, 2018 @ 17:40 With Saturday’s transfer of a bull from Michipicoten Island to Caribou Island the future is looking a little brighter for their survival. With the increase in wolf population on Michipicoten Island, the caribou herd was in a serious decline; from an estimated 900+ animals in 2014 (Stillwater Canada Inc.) to perhaps 30 in December 2017. ...
Read More »Some Information about the Lake Superior Woodland Caribou – Part 1
Mar 6, 2018 @ 18:56 Q: What is the current status of the caribou around Lake Superior? A: Not good. The caribou on the mainland may now be all gone. Recently, there were still thought to be some along the north shore from Pic Island to west of Cape Victoria (Marathon to Rossport). But local residents say no one ...
Read More »Species Still at Risk – Lake Superior Woodland Caribou
Feb 28, 2018 @ 17:13 Extirpate – to destroy or remove (something) completely. It has been a story of frustration and dogged determination to save the Lake Superior Woodland Caribou on Michipicoten Island from extirpation. The Woodland Caribou that live on the shores of Lake Superior have been harder and harder to find. In fact, Woodland Caribou are considered ...
Read More »Wolves, Caribou & Moose – Two Islands could Share their predators?
Dec 22, 2017 @ 12:50 There have been moose and wolves on Isle Royale for many, many years. There have been woodland caribou and wolves on Michipicoten Island for a number of years too. Both islands have captive populations that are affected by ice bridges, and a finite ecosystem. The Boreal Woodland Caribou were restored to Michipicoten Island in the ...
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