Amphibians
Alberta’s Resilient Amphibian: The Wood Frog
By Chelsea Blythe Alberta is home to a diverse array of wildlife, among the province’s lesser known yet equally fascinating creatures is the wood frog
species profile
Birds
Wood Duck: The Comeback of a Feathered Gem
By Holly Hastings Have you ever craned your neck to see better the bright, beautiful feathers of a bird perched in a tree, only to
Mammals
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
Birds
Meet Alberta’s Feathered Cleanup Crew: The Turkey Vulture
by Marissa Hansen Alberta is home to a myriad of wildlife, but one bird holds a special place as the province’s only vulture—the turkey vulture
Mammals
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
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
Mammals
The Irrepressible Swift Fox
By Julia Gaume The swift fox (Vulpes velox) is a house-cat sized canid who wanders the open prairies in Alberta and Saskatchewan (and possibly Manitoba),
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.
Animal Care
Let’s Talk About Bird Tongues
by Jennea Frischke Have you ever thought about what bird tongues look like? They are very different from our tongues. Human tongues are primarily muscular,
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.
