Birds
Ospreys and their recovery
by Courtney Collins Ospreys (Pandion haliaetus) can be found across Canada during the summer breeding season. Ospreys are migratory and can travel over 250,000 km
conservation
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
The Negative Impact of Domestic Species Released into the Wild
by Chelsea Blyth The release of domesticated animals into the wild, such as rabbits, amphibians, and cats, has far-reaching negative consequences for both the environment
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.
Birds
Herons of Alberta
by Courtney Collins Did you know Alberta has four species of heron, with an additional six species that have been sighted here but do not
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
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
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
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,
