The Social Hierarchy of the Red Fox
By Katie Grant Red foxes organize their small family groups (called “leashes” or “skulks”) through a social hierarchy. At the top of the pack are
By Katie Grant Red foxes organize their small family groups (called “leashes” or “skulks”) through a social hierarchy. At the top of the pack are
By Courtney Collins Western tiger salamanders (Ambystoma mavortium) are found from inland British Columbia to western Manitoba and are divided into two populations: the Southern
By Chelsea Blyth Here in Alberta, we are lucky to share our landscape with a variety of incredible wildlife, including two elusive wild cats of
By Julia Guame What is Rutting Season? Rutting season is the annual mating time for various animals including deer, moose and elk.1 During this time,
by Holly Hastings Alberta is fortunate to be the “Canadian sweet spot for hummingbird species.”1 We are home to three year-round species: the ruby-throated, calliope,
by Marissa Hansen Alberta is home to a myriad of wildlife, but one bird holds a special place as the province’s only vulture—the turkey vulture
By Holly Hastings Alberta is home to nine species of bats; for a list of species, click here. They can be split into two groups:1
By Katie Grant Woodpeckers significantly influence the structure and function of their environments, making them a keystone species. The presence and activities of a keystone
By Carley Goodreau Have you ever driven down a winding mountain road, turned the corner, and been met with dozens of sheep perched on the
By Marissa Hansen Brood parasitism is nature’s version of free daycare. In this scheme, the parasitic bird lays its eggs in the nest of another
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