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The Cormorants are Coming!
Every year in late April to early May, seabirds known as double-crested cormorants (Phalacrocorax auritis) make their homes on and near Alberta lakes and rivers to breed and raise their
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Invasive Species in Alberta
Last month we blogged about why biodiversity is so important for ecosystems and how different ecological functions are performed. But what if there are species in the ecosystem that did
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Danger warning! How the Richardson’s ground squirrel uses an ultrasonic alarm call.
Did you know that the Richardson’s ground squirrel uses an ultrasonic alarm call to warn its fellow colony members that danger may be approaching? The Richardson’s ground squirrel, also referred
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What do birds eat and how do they eat it?
Have you ever wondered what a bird eats in the wild? Obviously bread is not found in the wild, nor should it EVER, under ANY circumstance be fed to a
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What’s in a Name? Comparing the Rabbit and the Hare
Although the terms “rabbit” and “hare” are often used interchangeably, did you know that rabbits and hares are actually different animals? While both animals belong to the same family, Leporidae,
All About Biodiversity
What is biodiversity? Biodiversity can be defined as the variability of all living organisms in all ecosystems (including terrestrial, marine, etc.) and the ecological functions and complexes that they contribute
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Calgary’s Best Winter Walks
There are exactly 21 days left until the first day of spring (but who’s counting) and while you wait for warmer weather, here’s a list of a few parks in
A Tour of AIWC’s Enclosures
One of the most critical components to a successful rehabilitation and release of a wild animal in AWIC’s care is the enclosures we keep them in. When a patient is
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Best of 2017
2017 was a big year for AIWC, with over 1,400 patients admitted to the centre for care. As we have now transitioned into the second month 2018 (and our 25th
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Winter Wildlife Reading
When the weather turns bitterly cold, there’s nothing better than finding a cozy spot and settling into a good book. To get you through the rest of this cold spell,
