Wildlife
Animal Super Senses: How Wildlife Experiences the World
by Zoe Joy As children, we are taught about a human’s 5 basic senses: sight, hearing, taste, smell and touch. Our senses help aid us
AIWC Scottie
Birds
Species Profile: Great Blue Heron
by Courtney Collins Great blue herons, Ardea herodias, are the largest heron in Canada and the largest wading birds in North America.1 They have blue-grey
Mammals
Spotting the Difference: A Guide to Alberta’s Mule Deer and Whitetails
By Natalia Galan If you live in Alberta, you have probably seen a deer grazing in a field or darting across a road. But did
Birds
Diving vs. Dabbling: Feeding Strategies in Alberta’s Ducks
By Chelsea Blyth Wetlands across Alberta are dynamic ecosystems that support a wide variety of waterfowl. From shallow prairie potholes to deep northern lakes, these
Ecology
At Home in the Badlands
By Carley Goodreau The Lakota people first called them Mako Sica – directly translating to “bad lands,” the French: “les mauvaises terres a traveser,” –