Wildlife
HPAI and Bird feeder update
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) hit hard in April when the first cases were detected in Alberta. We were receiving infected animals almost daily. From great horned owls, to snow
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Animal Care
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has been detected in Alberta, as well as many other provinces across Canada. “Avian Influenza: Avian influenza is a contagious type A influenza virus that
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Our work with National Wildlife Centre
In July 2020, Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation (AIWC) partnered with National Wildlife Centre to provide 1-year veterinary internships at our facility North West of Calgary. Founded in 1993, Alberta
News
We Are Open to Accept Wildlife in Need
No day is ever the same in wildlife rehabilitation, without any notice we can receive a wave of new animals in need of care, something that suddenly needs to be
News
Nature Continues On
Thousands of birds are making their way back to Alberta for breeding season, many more call Alberta home year-round. As a wildlife hospital, we practice high standards of cleanliness to
Conservation
Spreading the Word About Wildlife Conservation Campaigns
Social media marketing campaigns have been found to be effective in promoting wildlife conservation, studies show. Marketing campaigns of any kind aim to change human behavior. Whether they’re trying to convince
Conservation
Replenish The Bee Population With A Bee-Friendly Garden
The annual failure rate of bee colonies is 30 percent across North America. In today’s society, it’s certainly tough to be a bee. Between pesticides, predators, and construction, society has done a
Animal Care
Going Batty – The Little Brown Bat
The little brown bat, or Myotis lucifugus is the most common bat in Alberta. Aptly named for its size and colour, the little brown bat weighs approximately 8.5 grams and
Animal Care
Alberta Wildlife Recoveries: Ord’s Kangaroo Rat
What are Ord’s kangaroo rats? Ord’s kangaroo rat (Dipodomys ordii) is a subspecies of kangaroo rat native to western North America, including parts of southern Alberta and central Mexico (Patton
A Tale of Two Beavers
In June of 2016, a baby beaver was found on a Calgary-area golf course, alone and with an injured tail. The baby beaver, who was estimated to be between four
