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Family travel 5: Canada chock-full of sights and delights
Remember that a valid U.S. passport, passport card or NEXUS card is required for American citizens to enter Canada. Children ...
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Polar bear population in western Hudson Bay has been reduced by about half
Over the past few decades, the polar bear population in Canada’s western Hudson Bay has dropped dramatically. Archer: “There’s about half as many polar bears there in recent years, compared to the ...
Why now’s the time to visit Canada’s Campbell River, the ‘Salmon Capital of the World’
Home to one of the world's greatest salmon migrations, Campbell River lives up to its title as the 'Salmon Capital of the ...
These Polar Bear Tours Provide a Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience
If you’re lucky enough to see a polar bear at the zoo, you will instantly fall in love. These majestic creatures are ...
Canada chock full of sights and delights
Oh, Canada! Our neighbor to the north offers families a wide range of vacation opportunities. You’ll find history, culture and extraordinary natural beauty. Plus, polar bears.
Tourists make the trek to Churchill, Manitoba to lock eyes with polar bears
"If you want to lock eyes with a bear, you've got to make your way to Churchill," said John Gunter, CEO of Frontiers North, a ...
This Canada town is a bucket list trip for visitors from around the world
All week, we're taking you to the polar bear capital of the world. It's a tiny town called Churchill, Manitoba. And while ...
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Professional wildlife photographer weighs in on decline of Manitoba’s polar bear population
Churchill, Manitoba—known to many as the polar bear capital of the world—has long been one of the rare places where you can ...
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Live From Antarctica: Rutgers Opens a Portal to One of Earth’s Most Remote Places
Sharpe was joined by Maya Thomas of Virginia Institute of Marine Science and Abby Tomita of Oregon State University. The ...
Of honeybees and polar bears: Saving beloved species isn't enough — but it's a good start
In conservation, the term "flagship species" is used to refer to animals that represent something bigger, like an entire ...
"On the Edge" captures a Canadian town at the front lines of climate change
The Canadian town known as the polar bear capital of the world is now on the front lines of climate change. CBS News ...
The California grizzly bear, gone for 100 years, could thrive if brought back
California's official animal inspires awe and holds cultural significance. But some wildlife officials say reintroducing ...