All About Biodiversity
What is biodiversity? Biodiversity can be defined as the variability of all living organisms in all ecosystems (including terrestrial, marine, etc.) and the ecological functions
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Calgary’s Best Winter Walks
There are exactly 21 days left until the first day of spring (but who’s counting) and while you wait for warmer weather, here’s a list
A Tour of AIWC’s Enclosures
One of the most critical components to a successful rehabilitation and release of a wild animal in AWIC’s care is the enclosures we keep them
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Best of 2017
2017 was a big year for AIWC, with over 1,400 patients admitted to the centre for care. As we have now transitioned into the second
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Winter Wildlife Reading
When the weather turns bitterly cold, there’s nothing better than finding a cozy spot and settling into a good book. To get you through the
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Alberta Wildlife Recoveries: Grizzly Bear
What are grizzly bears? The grizzly bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) is a subspecies of brown bear found across North America. Varying in colour from blonde
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Bird Calls, Songs and Mimicry
Imagine growing up in isolation. Not learning language from your parents or any other people. How well do you think you would be able to
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Winter Prep and Survival Hacks Used by Alberta’s Wildlife
With winter now in full swing in Alberta, sightings of wildlife this time of year may be rarer than usual. But what do animals do
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Alberta Wildlife Recoveries: Burrowing Owl
What are Burrowing Owls? Burrowing owls (Athene cunicularia) are a small species of owl distributed across select regions of North and South America (Alberta Burrowing
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Wildlife Games for the Holidays
Today’s blog is a little bit of a departure from our informational or educational blogs. Today, we want to focus on the importance of educating