Elk thriving in Alberta
Despite increases in predators and hunting success
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Tag: Wildlife
Do you know what thigmotaxis means? Pinnipeds do it all the time
Here are a few of my favourite words from nature
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Who doesn’t want to eat a meadow vole?
Meadow Vole poop is an essential source of nutrients for grasses and other plants where they forage
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Why do birds really migrate in the fall?
It isn’t so much to escape the cold but to find enough food to survive
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How to be eco-friendly when mowing your lawn
Helping insects survive is more valuable than practically anything else we do to help nature
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Canada Jay is the best choice to be our national bird
The Canada jay lives and breeds almost entirely in Canada, is found coast to coast to coast, and is entrenched in our entire history
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What to do when you see wildlife on urban trails
Four tips on making wildlife encounters of every description safe and enjoyable for all parties
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There’s room for everyone in nature – if we’re respectful
The only time we need to stand up is when nature is negatively impacted by someone’s actions
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When is the right time to mow hay fields to protect birds?
Knowing birds’ behaviour and nesting habits allows nesting and mowing to coexist
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Can beavers catch chronic wasting disease?
New research suggests beavers may be susceptible to the fatal illness – increasing spread between species
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My neighbour the osprey in all its grandeur
These magnificent birds often nest in odd places, such as the light standards and hydroelectric towers
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Forestry grad harvests his passion for the outdoors into a career
Fergus McSween is applying his new knowledge of forests, plants and animals to help protect them
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