Ecology
The American Badger: A Subterranean Specialist
By Natalia Galan Beneath the seemingly placid Alberta prairies, a tenacious predator and master of excavation quietly plies their trade. The American badger (Taxidea taxus)
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Bat Wings, Flight, and Healing
By Courtney Collins Bats are mammals, like us. They are also the only mammals that can fly.1 Bats have five fingers or digits, like humans,
Ecology
Alberta’s Ecological Architects: How Bison Shape Our Landscapes
By Natalia Galan In the heart of Alberta, the bison, both plains and wood bison, are more than just iconic symbols of the Canadian West.
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Close encounters of the moose kind
by Katie Grant Living alongside moose is not uncommon with cities and towns taking over more and more of their natural habitat. As the largest
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The Social Hierarchy of the Red Fox
By Katie Grant Red foxes organize their small family groups (called “leashes” or “skulks”) through a social hierarchy. At the top of the pack are
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Differences Between Bobcats and Canada Lynx: How to Tell them Apart
By Chelsea Blyth Here in Alberta, we are lucky to share our landscape with a variety of incredible wildlife, including two elusive wild cats of
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Elk Rutting Rituals
By Julia Guame What is Rutting Season? Rutting season is the annual mating time for various animals including deer, moose and elk.1 During this time,
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A Bat’s Year in Alberta
By Holly Hastings Alberta is home to nine species of bats; for a list of species, click here. They can be split into two groups:1
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Bighorn Sheep: Alberta’s Provincial Mammal
By Carley Goodreau Have you ever driven down a winding mountain road, turned the corner, and been met with dozens of sheep perched on the
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Living with Porcupines
By Chelsea Blyth Living alongside porcupines in urban settings or while camping, involves understanding these unique creatures and taking certain precautions to ensure peaceful coexistence.