Wapusk National Park

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Wapusk National Park

Located in northern Manitoba, Wapusk National Park of Canada was established in 1996. Wapusk, the Cree word for “white bear”, is a fitting name as the park protects one of the world’s largest known polar bear maternity denning areas.

Polar bears, by Dennis Fast

“Father of North American Boreal Ecology” has Passed On

After a long life rich with achievements, Professor William O. Pruitt Jr., Senior Scholar in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Manitoba, passed away on December 7, 2009.

He is greatly missed.

The list of Dr. Pruitt’s accomplishments is vast. His research and passion for teaching has been profoundly important in our understanding of boreal ecology. His tireless service to protect the boreal forests and its critters is truly inspiring. Dr. Pruitt was so helpful to CPAWS and so many others with his teachings and insights about woodland caribou.