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Surviving Alberta’s Winters
With the first day of winter only two days away, it’s the perfect time of year to do cozy activities indoors. But what about those
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An AIWC Holiday Gift Guide
The holidays are fast approaching and the crunch to buy that perfect gift is definitely on for some shoppers. And while shopping online and at
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Alberta Wildlife Recoveries: Greater Sage Grouse
What are greater sage grouse? Greater sage grouse (Centrocercus urophasiansus urophasianus) are a species of grouse (a member of the Galliformes order; related to chickens
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Litter and Wildlife
As we work through our candy left over from last month, we all know that post-Halloween is a time that’s notorious for stomach-aches and sugar
Walkthrough: A Shift at AIWC
Today’s blog is going to walk you through a typical shift at AIWC as a rehabilitation assistant volunteer. Keep in mind, we are currently in
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Meet the Northern Flicker!
Despite being classified as a woodpecker, don’t be surprised if you startle a northern flicker up from the ground on your next hike! These striking auburn birds
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Wildlife-Vehicle Collisions in Alberta peak in November
The Swainson’s hawk in this photo is a current patient at AIWC after being found near a roadway emaciated and with many injuries consistent with
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The Sneaky Neighbour You’ve Never Met!
As today is Halloween, it seems appropriate to profile an animal that is typically associated with all things sneaky and dark: the raccoon! Many southern
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The American Crow
As Halloween approaches, it’s a perfect time to talk about one of our favorite creatures that is typically associated with all thing spooky – the
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Six Things to Know about Red Squirrels!
With fall officially here to stay (for the time being), you’ll no doubt spot a variety of animals scurrying about as they make their winter
