Mammals
Leave it to Beavers!
By Carley Goodreau Busy as a beaver! These famously industrious creatures can be found building dams in ponds and on the Canadian nickel. Beavers cut
Mammals
Education
Muskrats: Nature’s Engineers and Wetland Guardians
by Katie Grant Muskrats, often mistaken for their larger counterparts, beavers, are fascinating semi-aquatic rodents that play a crucial role in North America’s wetland ecosystems.
Conservation
Mustelidae In Alberta
By Shalene Hughes The word “Mustelidae” is derived from the Latin word Mustela which means weasel.1 The Mustelidae are a diverse group of carnivorous mammals
Conservation
Declining Caribou Populations in Canada
By Kendra Thomas Caribou are members of the ungulate family, a family that includes hoofed mammals such as deer and moose. Caribou can be found
Conservation
LIVING TOGETHER: COYOTES & HUMANS
by Katie Grant The coyote is a species of canine native to North America. It is one of the seven members of the Canidae family
Conservation
Antelope in Alberta? Pronghorn Species Profile
Pronghorns are instantly recognizable – from their curved horns to the white chevrons on their throats, they are aesthetically striking compared to other Albertan ungulates.
Conservation
Black Bear Colour Morphs
by Kendra Thomas Did you know that not all black bears are black? Black bears, or Ursus americanus, can be found in a wide range
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
Mammals
Sleeping Giants: Seasonal Bear Behaviour
By Sydney Nelson, AIWC Volunteer The mountains, forests, and parklands of Alberta are home to two species of bear: the black bear (Ursus americanus) and
