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….
Something to Squeal About
December 6, 2021
Invasive species of all types upset the balance of the ecosystem they inhabit, and feral pigs are no exception. Not only do these animals…
Connecting Habitats in Urban Landscapes
October 15, 2016
Habitat Connectivity A lot of planning goes in to designing a North American City. Area Structure Plans that…
Gone Batty! Detecting Bats in Alberta
July 17, 2016
At Fiera Biological, we know a lot about nature and wildlife. A lot of what we know we…