Wildlife and Nature

Information, programs, and resources related to wildlife, species, conservation, and environmental stewardship in the Northwest Territories.

Wildlife species and habitats

Information about wildlife species in the NWT, including caribou, species biology, habitats, and tools to explore where species live.

Caribou

Comprehensive information on Barren-ground, Boreal, Peary, and Northern Mountain caribou herds, including range plans and management zones.

Species information

Fact sheets and biology for NWT wildlife, including bison, bears, moose, sheep, and insects.

NWT Species and Habitat Viewer

An online mapping tool that allows users to explore species distribution, ecosystems, and habitats.

Conservation, planning, and research

Programs, data, and planning tools that support conservation efforts, environmental monitoring, and informed decision-making.

Conservation network

Information about conservation network planning in the Northwest Territories.

Research and Monitoring (CIMP)

Access the NWT Discovery Portal, Cumulative Impact Monitoring Program (CIMP) data, and environmental trends for water, fish, and caribou.

Wildlife Management and Monitoring Plans

How to determine if a Wildlife Management and Monitoring Plan is required for a project and how to prepare it.

NWT State of the Environment Report

Information on topics relevant to the environment organized to better understand what has occurred over time and what changes we might expect in the future.

Biodiversity

Information about biodiversity and biodiversity action planning in the Northwest Territories.

Protection, risks, and safety

Resources focused on protecting wildlife and people, including species at risk, invasive species, forest stewardship, and safety information.

Species at risk

Information about species at risk in Canada, our responsibility, the federal and territorial Species at Risk acts and stewardship.

Invasive alien species

Information about invasive alien species, their harm, and how to keep they from spreading in the Northwest Territories.

Forest resources

Information on stewardship, protection and sustainable management of forest resources in the NWT.

Wildlife safety and emergencies

Essential safety tips for bear and bison encounters, wildlife disease information (anthrax, rabies), and reporting wildlife collisions.

Leave no trace

Tips to reduce your environmental impact while on the land.
Updated: Mar 26, 2026