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Wildlife Ecology & Health

Human development, population growth and modern technologies inevitably lead to altered landscapes and increased demands on limited resources. These factors impact the ecology and health of our wildlife, often resulting in population declines and emerging diseases. The Centre for Conservation Research (CCR) conducts research projects aimed at understanding environmental interactions and developing applicable solutions that help humans coexist harmoniously with other species.

Wildlife Ecology & Health

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Arctic Shorebirds

As their name suggests, shorebirds (which include sandpipers, plovers, and curlews) are generally found on the shores of oceans, lakes and wetlands. However, despite their apparent hardiness, shorebirds around the world are declining. Is toxic pollution driving this decline?

Swift Fox

While its population numbers have increased, the Swift Fox is still considered to be an endangered species on the Canadian prairies. Read about how the Swift Fox became the most successfully reintroduced extinct carnivore in the World, and find out how their populations are currently being researched at the Centre for Conservation Research.

Flying Free - Rehabilitated Raptor Project

Every year, hundreds of wildlife rehabilitation facilities treat thousands of injured and orphaned birds of prey, also known as raptors. What is the likelihood these birds will survive? Learn more about how the Centre for Conservation Research is developing answers to important questions such as this.

Mountain Bluebird

Mountain Bluebirds are one of three bluebird species in North America. Thanks to the long-term, grassroots conservation efforts of thousands of volunteers across North America, bluebird populations have stabilized. Learn more about the research that was conducted on Mountain Bluebirds at the Centre for Conservation Research.