Ecology
The American Badger: A Subterranean Specialist
By Natalia Galan Beneath the seemingly placid Alberta prairies, a tenacious predator and master of excavation quietly plies their trade. The American badger (Taxidea taxus)
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Conservation
Gone But Not Forgotten: Extirpation vs. Extinction
By Holly Hastings So, you’ve heard of extinction…but have you heard of extirpation? Unlike extinction, where a species no longer exists anywhere, extirpation is known
Birds
Foraging Strategies in Shorebirds
By Courtney Collins If you’ve been to a beach or local wetland, there’s no doubt you’ve seen shorebirds! This diverse group of birds, in the
Birds
Eagles in Alberta
By Chelsea Blyth Alberta is home to two of North America’s most iconic birds of prey: the bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) and the golden eagle
Mammals
Bat Wings, Flight, and Healing
By Courtney Collins Bats are mammals, like us. They are also the only mammals that can fly.1 Bats have five fingers or digits, like humans,
Ecology
Alberta’s Ecological Architects: How Bison Shape Our Landscapes
By Natalia Galan In the heart of Alberta, the bison, both plains and wood bison, are more than just iconic symbols of the Canadian West.
Amphibians
Alberta’s Resilient Amphibian: The Wood Frog
By Chelsea Blyth Alberta is home to a diverse array of wildlife, among the province’s lesser known yet equally fascinating creatures is the wood frog
Birds
Wood Duck: The Comeback of a Feathered Gem
By Holly Hastings Have you ever craned your neck to see better the bright, beautiful feathers of a bird perched in a tree, only to
Mammals
Close encounters of the moose kind
by Katie Grant Living alongside moose is not uncommon with cities and towns taking over more and more of their natural habitat. As the largest
Birds
Arctic Visitors: 3 birds of prey to watch for this winter!
by Jennea Frischke A variety of birds migrate to Alberta from the Arctic each winter – including 3 very special raptors: the snowy owl, the