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Caribou are a species at risk of disappearing. In Jasper National Park, Parks Canada is leading a groundbreaking effort to change that.

In collaboration with Indigenous, government, academic and scientific partners, Parks Canada’s caribou conservation breeding program — the first of its kind in Canada — is working to rebuild healthy, self-sustaining caribou herds in Jasper National Park. Through caribou recovery, this iconic species will remain part of the landscape for generations to come.

This short film tells the story of resilience, partnership, and hope driving one of Canada’s most ambitious … Continue

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In the wild, lichen is a vital winter food source for caribou when other foods are scarce. Lichen is a slowgrowing organism made up of a fungus and an alga.

Reindeer lichens grow in large patches on the ground across Canada’s tundra, forests and mountains. So, no surprise this is where you will find caribou!

In Parks Canada’s Caribou Conservation Breeding Centre, lichen is essential for supplementing pellet food with more natural forage. Lichen will be an ongoing need at the Caribou Conservation Breeding Centre, but collecting lichen is not something

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Did you know that seven species of bats inhabit Forillon National Park?

Four of them live here year-round, while three migrate south for the winter. Sadly, except for the big brown bat, all are listed as species at risk and are considered endangered.

These small mammals are valuable allies for ecosystems. Learn to recognize them, explore their unique habitats, understand the threats they face, and see the efforts Parks Canada is making to protect them.

Find out how you can contribute to their recovery by raising awareness and sharing this video