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The Rescuers: Spotlight on an AIWC Volunteer
By Robyn Maerz If it wasn’t for a very hungry merlin and an extremely lucky red-breasted nuthatch, I might never have gotten involved in volunteering with wildlife! Many years ago
Our work with National Wildlife Centre
In July 2020, Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation (AIWC) partnered with National Wildlife Centre to provide 1-year veterinary internships at our facility North West of Calgary. Founded in 1993, Alberta
SOS: Save our skunks!
By Marissa Hansen Meet your neighbours Skunks are nocturnal mammals that are known for their black and white fur and their distinct smell. These animals are known to build dens
Scent and Security
Learn all about the “cloaking devices” baby hares and deer use to keep themselves safe when they are first born!
Nesting Mallards: What Happens and How Can We Help?
By Willow Pawlak About Mallards The shiny blue wing speculum and bright green head of breeding males make mallards one of the most recognizable duck species in Alberta. From late
