Posts Categorized: News

Siblings – Exploring kin recognition in coyotes (Canis latrans)

December 6, 2024

The social relationship coyotes have with humans is unique and interesting, but so are the interactions that coyotes have with each other, especially when it comes to coyote families and kin recognition.

Why So Hangry? (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus)

November 1, 2024

­­If you’ve taken a stroll through Edmonton’s river valley, you’ve likely heard the rapid, scolding chatter of a…

Grinning Grizzly: identifying features of Alberta bears

September 4, 2024

Grizzly bears (Ursus arctos) and black bears (Ursus americanus) are two species of bears found commonly around the north and west areas of Canada. They can sometimes be hard to tell apart.

The Black Wolf (Canis lupus)

August 1, 2024

Although encountering a black wolf might seem a rare event, Alberta actually has a notably high number of them. In Alberta, 55% of wolves are black, compared to just 33%

Red Velvet – The Wapiti or North American Elk

July 2, 2024

“Wapiti” and “elk” are two of the names bestowed upon Cervus canadensis, the second largest species in the…

Too Tall – the North American Moose

June 1, 2024

With a scientific name so nice you’ll want to say it twice, north American moose (Alces alces) are…

Undetermined or Under Researched? The Franklin’s Ground Squirrel

May 21, 2024

Researched, written, and illustrated by Bria Griffin, Junior Science Communicator Scurrying to and fro amidst the parkland ecosystems…

Big Cat on Campus (Puma concolor)

May 1, 2024

The stealthy killer. The elusive predator. The cat that can deliver a killing blow before even being seen….

Weathering The Storm – Mule Deer (Odocoileus hermionus)

April 1, 2024

Mule deer take on winter by budgeting their energy — a meticulous balance of daily expenditure which allows them the best chance at survival over a long winter with very limited food.

Hare in the Air – Snowshoe Hare (Lepus americanus)

March 1, 2024

The snowshoe hare (Lepus americanus), characterized by its large “snowshoe like” hind feet is a master of disguise.