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Alberta’s Only Lizard Species: The Greater Short-Horned Lizard!
By Julia Gaume The greater short-horned lizard (Phrynosoma hernandesi) is the only lizard species native to Alberta. With rows of spikes along its back, short
The Intelligence of Magpies
By Courtney Collins Black-billed magpies (Pica hudsonia) are found throughout Alberta and much of western Canada.1 While many regard these birds as pests, often due
Top 6 Mountain Marvels of Alberta
By Holly Hastings A symphony of species defying the odds exists in the airy domain of Alberta’s Rocky Mountains. Let’s countdown four extraordinary species that
WHITE-TAILED JACKRABBITS: NATURE’S MASTER SURVIVORS
By Katie Grant White-tailed jackrabbits are true hares, not rabbits, and are naturally solitary beings. Living singly or in pairs, they exhibit a distinctive behaviour
Let’s Talk About bird tongues, AGAIN!
By Jennea Frischke After writing “Let’s Talk About Bird Tongues”, I’ve been so curious about other bird tongues. I covered three types of woodpecker tongues
