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MIGRATORY BIRD SPECIES PROFILE: OSPREY
By Maureen Perry Early morning presents a chill that gets under the skin and is hard to shake off. It seems like fall is already starting to roll in, and
Urban Coyotes: Our extremely adaptable wild neighbours
By Alisha Kadam Meet your coyote neighbours Coyotes are a small canine species that are found throughout Alberta and all of North America. Typically, coyotes are about the size of
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
