Canadian Geographic

Unravelling the genetic secrets of an ice age relic

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The deepwater sculpin thrives in deep lakes and cold temperatures. Researchers are now sequencing its genome to unravel the genetic secrets of this iconic Canadian fish.

Unravelling the genetic secrets of an ice age relic2024-09-11T10:09:32-04:00

I am Mutehekau Shipu: A river’s journey to personhood in eastern Quebec

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In February 2021, the world was introduced to Mutehekau Shipu — also known as the Magpie River — when the people of Ekuanitshit, Que. and the regional municipality made a joint declaration granting the river legal personhood and rights.

I am Mutehekau Shipu: A river’s journey to personhood in eastern Quebec2024-09-11T10:09:32-04:00

Oh Canada jay! The story behind an icon-in-the-making

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Largely unheralded until Canadian Geographic’s National Bird Project was held, the renamed Canada jay — formerly grey jay — has become in many minds the country’s national bird

Oh Canada jay! The story behind an icon-in-the-making2024-09-11T10:09:32-04:00

Infographic: Canada’s 10 largest lakes by volume

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This infographic depicts Canada’s 10 largest lakes, in order of volume, using relatively sized spheres to help you visualize and compare thousands of cubic kilometres of water.

Infographic: Canada’s 10 largest lakes by volume2024-09-11T10:09:32-04:00