Wildlife Preservation Canada

Conservation breeding to save one of the world’s most endangered groups of animals Posted onSeptember 11, 2026byStephanie Winton|News and Events

What is Conservation Planning? Long-term conservation of endangered species continu...

Painting Turtles for Conservation Posted onSeptember 7, 2026byAysha McConkey

What is the Western Painted Turtle Recovery Program? In the wetlands of B.C.’s Fraser Valley, western painted turtles face many challenges, especially as eggs and tiny hatchlings. With no shortage of hungry predators and no care from their parents once they’ve hatched, on...

Keep calm and carrion Posted onAugust 27, 2026byJenna KisselPhoto: H. Cale.

What is the Canada’s New Noah Program? Since 1988, the Canada’s New Noah program has provided conservation biologists in Canada the opportunity of a lifetime. Each year, WPC selects a dedicated biologist from applicants across Canada to undertake a 3-month course at the Du...

A most precious cargo Posted onAugust 27, 2026byDaryn Farrant

What is the Canada’s New Noah Program? Since 1988, the Canada’s New Noah program has provided conservation biologists in Canada the opportunity of a lifetime. Each year, WPC selects a dedicated biologist from applicants across Canada to undertake a 3-month course at the Durrell Conserva...

What’s on the inside: scanning amphibian body condition Posted onAugust 25, 2026byTaylor Gilbert|News and EventsPhoto: spotted salamander by J. Riley.

What is the Reptile and Amphibian Initiative? No other class of wildlife in C...