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Water Soldier: If You See it, Pull It | Parks Canada

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This YouTube video was produced by Parks Canada.

Aquatic invasive plants such as Water Soldier can infest our lakes and rivers, impede the flow of water, and prevent people from enjoying recreational activities.

Community volunteers can make a big difference and play an important role in helping Parks Canada manage the spread of these invasive plants.

Join Parks Canada ecologists on the Trent-Severn Waterway as they demonstrate the skills and equipment you will need to identify Water Soldier and carefully remove it on your own.

If you think you have spotted Water Solider in your area, please report it … Continue

Meet Our NEWEST African Penguin Trio!

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This YouTube video was produced by the Georgia Aquarium.

Say hello to Georgia Aquarium’s newest (and cutest) residents — three brand-new baby penguins! These adorable chicks are already stealing hearts as they waddle into the world, and we’re thrilled to share a behind-the-scenes look at their first stages of life. From their first chirp to their first swim, join us in welcoming our newest three!

African Penguins(Spheniscus demersus) are listed as critically endangered on IUCN’s Red List. Many of the penguins on exhibit at Georgia Aquarium are part of a Species Survival Plan (SSP) coordinated by the … Continue

Eastview Pollinator Park – A Landfill Restoration Case Study

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This YouTube video was produced by The Canadian Wildlife Federation.

Hear from Dr. Victoria MacPhail, ecologist and pollination biologist, about this unique pollinator habitat project established on an old landfill in Guelph, Ontario. Challenges, surprises, and lessons learned are shared!

Canada’s wildlife is facing unprecedented threats. From climate change to habitat loss, pollution, and homes being destroyed by the effects of climate change, brought on by human activity, the once-vibrant ecosystems that span our nation are now in rapid decline. Species that once thrived in abundance are now on the brink of extinction. From coast to coast, Canadian wildlife

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