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Wilder Institute Welcomes Dr. Kyle Burks as New President & CEO

17 January 2025 (Calgary, AB) – Dr. Kyle Burks was announced as the new President & CEO of the Wilder Institute earlier today. “Dr. Burks is a passionate advocate of...

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Reflections on a Trip to Kenya

This month, we sat down with Dr. Typhenn Brichieri-Colombi, Senior Manager of Conservation Programs at the Wilder Institute, who recently returned from an 18-day trip to Kenya. 

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A Journey Through the Seasons: Vancouver Island Marmots at the Wilder Institute

Found only on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, the Vancouver Island marmot is one of the most endangered mammals in the world. Just two decades ago, fewer than 30 remained...

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ConocoPhillips Canada Renews Vital Support for Whooping Crane Recovery

ConocoPhillips Canada has renewed its commitment to wildlife conservation, contributing $125,000 for 2024/2025 in support of one of North America’s most at-risk bird species—the whooping crane. As a long-standing partner...

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Making Leaps for the Northern Leopard Frog

Between May and August, with the support of our partners from the British Columbia Northern Leopard Frog Recovery Team, we released 6,127 tadpoles and 18 frogs at the Cherry Meadows/Sparrowhawk...

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Advancing Conservation for the Cross River Gorilla in Nigeria

In the heart of Nigeria's Afi Mountain Wildlife Sanctuary, efforts are underway to learn more about the world’s rarest great ape – the Cross River gorilla.

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