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Animals have evolved in many ways to endure Canadian winters. Migration and hibernation are well-known strategies, but some species have developed even crazier ways to make it through the cold. Here, we talk about some of those strategies, and the adaptations that make them possible.

Hummingbirds’ metabolisms are so fast that they face an ever-looming threat­­: running out of energy and dropping dead.

New research finds hummingbirds can use a hibernation-like state to help bulk up for migration season (Photo by Ken Jones) Hummingbirds’ metabolisms

Posted: May 09, 2021 6:00 AM ET | Last Updated: May 9 The barn swallow and other aerial insectivores, birds that catch insects in flight, have seen some of the largest declines in population of all bird species in Canada. Common species like the barn swallow and chimney swift have declined to less than a quarter of their 1970 numbers. (Nick Saunders) London, Ont. is one of the first Canadians cities to be recognized by Nature Canada for being an ally to its winged friends.    Bird population...

Author of the article: Carl Hnatyshyn Publishing date: Feb 26, 2021  •  March 1, 2021  •  6 minute read  •  Western University PhD student Brendon Samuels spoke about the plight of birds colliding with windows during a presentation to Lambton Wildlife on Feb. 22. Hes shown in downtown London in January 2019. Mike Hensen/Postmedia Network Photo by Mike Hensen /Mike Hensen/The London Free Pres Article content Roughly 25 million birds die every year in Canada ...