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Advancing Conservation for the Cross River Gorilla in Nigeria

Friday September 20, 2024
In the heart of Nigeria's Afi Mountain Wildlife Sanctuary, efforts are underway to learn more...
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Featured RESTORING THE LIMESTONE BARRENS: WILDER INSTITUTE JOINS ONGOING EFFORT TO CONSERVE NEWFOUNDLAND’S UNIQUE ECOSYSTEM  Wednesday September 4, 2024
Picture a landscape where the harsh forces of nature have sculpted a rare, resilient ecosystem, home to species found nowhere else on Earth. This is the Limestone Barrens of Newfoundland,...
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Featured WELCOME HOME TO ALBERTA: BURROWING OWL’S ALBERTA-MEXICO FLIGHT MARKS A MAJOR MILESTONE Tuesday August 13, 2024
13 AUGUST 2024 (Calgary, AB) – In an exciting milestone for their conservation program, staff at the Wilder Institute were thrilled to welcome home burrowing owl, “Green48”, who has returned...
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Press Release A MILESTONE IN CROSS RIVER GORILLA CONSERVATION EFFORTS: RARE WILD SILVERBACK GORILLAS CAPTURED ON TRAIL CAMERAS Tuesday June 18, 2024
18 JUNE 2024 (Calgary, AB) – Trail cameras in the Afi Mountain Wildlife Sanctuary have captured stunning footage of the world’s rarest great ape – the Cross River gorilla. The...
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Returning to the Prairie: Exploring Our Burrowing Owl Head-start Program

Tuesday May 28, 2024

The Wilder Institute collaborates with partners and landowners to support the recovery of the Endangered burrowing owl on our beloved Canadian prairies through our head-starting program. ‘Head-starting’ is a conservation...

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Spring Sprouts and Field Routes: Preparing for Breeding, Babies, and a Busy Field Season!

Friday May 24, 2024

Spring has officially sprung at the Archibald Biodiversity Centre and the Wildlife Conservation Centre! Caitlin Slade, our dedicated Animal Care Manager, joined Sue & Andy on QR Calgary to discuss...

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2023 Community Report

Friday April 19, 2024

We’re taking a moment to look back at some of the BIG wins of last year with our new 2023 Community Report! This stunning and interactive report invites you to...

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Milestones in Conservation: Safeguarding the Future of Kenya’s Mountain Bongo

Tuesday March 19, 2024

After more than two years of steadfast effort, February marked a significant milestone with the official launch of the Ragati Forest Mountain Bongo Security Site. Join us as we recount...

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Wilder Canada Action Plan: Pioneering Species-Specific Conservation Translocations for Federal Species-at-Risk

Wednesday February 14, 2024

In Canada alone, species-specific conservation translocations are recommended (or under consideration) for more than 40% of federally listed species-at-risk. Our Chief Development Officer, Steven Ross, joined Sue & Andy on...

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PRESIDENT & CEO, DR. CLÉMENT LANTHIER, ANNOUNCES INTENTION TO RETIRE

Tuesday January 30, 2024

After more than two decades of leading one of the most-respected wildlife conservation charities in North America, Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo President and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Clément Lanthier, has announced...

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