Animal Care
What’s in a Name? Comparing the Rabbit and the Hare
Although the terms “rabbit” and “hare” are often used interchangeably, did you know that rabbits and hares are actually different animals? While both animals belong
Conservation
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
Animal Care
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
Animal Care
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
Animal Care
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
Animal Care
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
Animal Care
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
Animal Care
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
Animal Care
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
Animal Care
Surviving Alberta’s Winters
With the first day of winter only two days away, it’s the perfect time of year to do cozy activities indoors. But what about those
