Mammals
A Bat’s Year in Alberta
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
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Birds
Woodpeckers: Ecosystem Engineers
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
Mammals
Bighorn Sheep: Alberta’s Provincial Mammal
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
Birds
BROOD PARASITISM: A PARENTING LIFEHACK?
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
Reptiles
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
Birds
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
Wildlife
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
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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
Birds
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
Birds
Dancing on Water: The Unique World of Grebes
By Marissa Hansen In the vast wetlands and serene lakes of Alberta, a peculiar group of waterbirds glides gracefully, capturing the attention of birdwatchers and
