Birds
Nesting Mallards: What Happens and How Can We Help?
By Willow Pawlak About Mallards The shiny blue wing speculum and bright green head of breeding males make mallards one of the most recognizable duck
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House Cat Conundrum
Cats are wonderful, playful pets, but letting them outside alone has huge impacts on native bird populations. It also is very dangerous for the cats themselves!
Birds
Birds of Prey: Predators in Peril
Birds of prey are vitally important animals to many Alberta ecosystems. Learn more about birds of prey and how you can help protect them here!
Conservation
Rabbits, Hares, and the Problems with “Releasing” Domestics
Releasing domestic rabbits isn’t a kindness. Learn more about the difference between hares and rabbits, and why one can survive here in Calgary!
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Watching Out for Winter Wildlife
Tips for how you can enjoy the winter wonderlands outside, while making sure wildlife stays safe and healthy
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Waste and our Wetlands
By Courtney Collins Wetlands are beautiful ecosystems that are incredibly important to wildlife! A wetland is exactly what it sounds like – a place where
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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.
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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
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
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
