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.
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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
Mammals
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
Amphibians
Western Tiger Salamander Migration
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
Mammals
Differences Between Bobcats and Canada Lynx: How to Tell them Apart
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
Mammals
Elk Rutting Rituals
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,
Birds
The Marvelous Mechanics of Hummingbirds
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,