Conservation
Great Balls of Fire: The Breeding Behaviours of Red-sided Garter Snakes
by Zoe Joy Growing up, we learn that one of the key differences between mammals and reptiles is that reptiles generally lay eggs. However, this
Reptiles
Reptiles
Alberta’s Only Lizard Species: The Greater Short-Horned Lizard!
By Julia Gaume The greater short-horned lizard (Phrynosoma hernandesi) is the only lizard species native to Alberta. With rows of spikes along its back, short
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