Conservation
Roaming cats and birds
by Alex Kellington Domestic cats are a companion in many Canadian households, and for good reason. With their adorably round faces and big eyes, it’s
Conservation
Animal Care
The Effect of Wind Turbines on Migratory Bats in Alberta
by Carley Goodreau Wind turbines, a mainstay in clean energy generation, have unexpected consequences for wildlife. Sadly, an estimated 47,400 bats are killed by wind
Conservation
Duckweed: A Superfood from the Wetlands
by Francesca Retuta Duckweed, also called water lentil and water lenses,14 is a subgroup of small aquatic flowering plants commonly found in nutrient-rich stagnant waterbodies,
Conservation
Urban Wildlife
by Chelsea Blyth Cohabitating with Alberta Wildlife As communities continue to grow in Alberta, there is constant concern about how to manage wildlife in urban
Amphibians
Herptiles: Reptiles and Amphibians Unite!
by Carley Goodreau Did you know Alberta is home to nineteen species of herptiles? While we might initially envision bears, cougars, hawks, and big horn
Birds
Birds and the Impacts of a Changing Climate
by Courtney Collins Did you know that each different bird species has a specific territory and range of where they can live due to their
Conservation
Wildlife and Agriculture: How Native Animals Can Benefit Crop Growth
By Willow Pawlak Although some animals are considered a nuisance in gardens and crop fields, their presence, and that of other wildlife, can be useful.
Birds
Barred Owls (Strix varia)
By Francesca Retuta Winter in Alberta Wintertime in Alberta is considered a fairly quiet season, as the drop in temperature acts as sound insulation as
Conservation
The Tradition of the Christmas Bird Count
By Jayne Carlielle The Beginning On Christmas day in 1900, with perhaps a pang of conscience due to his observation of declining bird numbers, Audubon
Conservation
Alberta’s Winter Wildlife
By Willow Pawlak The sight of geese flying southward in v-shaped flocks, sometimes numbering in the hundreds, is a sure sign of autumn. During this