Birds
Crow or Raven? A Rescue Story and a Field Guide
by Jennea Frischke A couple of summers ago, I had the opportunity to rescue a raven in distress. When I first found them, I wasn’t
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Great Balls of Fire: The Breeding Behaviours of Red-sided Garter Snakes
by Zoe Joy Growing up, we learn that one of the key differences between mammals and reptiles is that reptiles generally lay eggs. However, this
All About Mountain Bluebirds
By Courtney Collins Mountain bluebirds, Sialia currucoides, have a brilliant blue colouration. The males are bright sky blue with a grey or white lower belly,
Gone But Not Forgotten: Extirpation vs. Extinction
By Holly Hastings So, you’ve heard of extinction…but have you heard of extirpation? Unlike extinction, where a species no longer exists anywhere, extirpation is known
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Mustelidae In Alberta
By Shalene Hughes The word “Mustelidae” is derived from the Latin word Mustela which means weasel.1 The Mustelidae are a diverse group of carnivorous mammals
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Declining Caribou Populations in Canada
By Kendra Thomas Caribou are members of the ungulate family, a family that includes hoofed mammals such as deer and moose. Caribou can be found
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LIVING TOGETHER: COYOTES & HUMANS
by Katie Grant The coyote is a species of canine native to North America. It is one of the seven members of the Canidae family
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The Negative Impact of Domestic Species Released into the Wild
by Chelsea Blyth The release of domesticated animals into the wild, such as rabbits, amphibians, and cats, has far-reaching negative consequences for both the environment
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Antelope in Alberta? Pronghorn Species Profile
Pronghorns are instantly recognizable – from their curved horns to the white chevrons on their throats, they are aesthetically striking compared to other Albertan ungulates.
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Herons of Alberta
by Courtney Collins Did you know Alberta has four species of heron, with an additional six species that have been sighted here but do not