Can Alberta save the caribou?
The Alberta government released the first draft of a plan to save the province’s woodland caribou after the species’ continued population decline since 1900. Caribou are a distinctly Canadian species.
Conservation
Animal Care
Living Alongside our Wild Neighbour
At AIWC, we are seeing a large increase in the number of baby skunks (kits) being admitted to our centre, and the numbers are worrisome. The cause for the increase?
Animal Care
Teaching Wildlife Conservation
At AIWC, we believe education programs that emphasize the importance of environmental protection may be the most important investment we can offer Alberta’s youth. If you’ve seen our Banding Together
Conservation
Respecting Wildlife in Off-Leash Dog Parks
Did you know that it is illegal for dogs to harass wildlife encountered in parks and natural areas? This includes barking at, chasing, and biting other animals. All natural areas
Animal Care
Great Horned Owls Continue to Make Headlines in Alberta
March was been a high-publicity month for great horned owls in Alberta! Mid-month, we admitted our first baby animal of 2016: a great horned owl nesting who had fallen out
Animal Care
Join Us in #BandingTogether!
We are very excited to launch our new #BandingTogether campaign! If you haven’t had the opportunity to view our adorable campaign video, check it out on YouTube here. At AIWC,
Conservation
Bats in the News Across Canada
Bats are a frequent patient here at AIWC – we average about 30 each year, and we currently have five over-wintering with us, awaiting their releases in the spring when
Montana Sage Grouse to Relocate to Alberta
The greater sage grouse is an endangered species found in south-eastern Alberta. In order to combat the declining species, the province of Alberta is working with Montana to bolster the
