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The Striped Skunk: Alberta’s Helpful Nocturnal Neighbour
By Katie Grant As the snow thaws and March days grow longer, the striped skunk begins stirring more often near farms, grasslands, and even urban
Alberta’s Hidden Heroes: Who Are Our Toads?
By Natalia Galan Amphibians are often overlooked, but they are some of Alberta’s most vital, and most vulnerable, creatures. Our native toads are crucial to
Coevolutionary Arms Race: Crossbills & Conifers
By Holly Hastings Two crossbill species exist in Alberta; the Red Crossbill (Loxia curvirostra) and White-winged crossbill (Loxia leucoptera). The name of this group of
Hoary Marmots: The Accidental Hitchhikers
By Chelsea Blyth Marmots are a familiar part of Alberta’s mountain story. These chunky rodents, best known by the hoary marmot and their rock-dwelling cousins,
All About Mountain Bluebirds
By Courtney Collins Mountain bluebirds, Sialia currucoides, have a brilliant blue colouration. The males are bright sky blue with a grey or white lower belly,