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
Education
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
Animal Care
Rodents and their Ever Growing Teeth
by Katie Grant When you see a rodent, you can almost guarantee they are either gnawing on something or grinding their teeth together. That is
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
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.
Education
Hi-bear-nation in Alberta
By Shalene Hughes Alberta is home to a wide range of wildlife, including two different kinds of bears: grizzly bears and black bears. These bears
Birds
Winter, Waxwings, and Window Strikes
By Georgia Bignold What is a Waxwing? Waxwings are a type of songbird found in two varieties here in Alberta: the cedar waxwing and the
Education
Bobcats in the City
By Marissa Hansen Meet your local urban bobcat While still twice the size of domestic cats, bobcats are the smallest species of wild cat in
