Wildlife Facts

Wildlife Facts

Wildlife Facts & Awareness Resources

 

Learn how to better understand and coexist with Alberta’s wildlife.

Did you know that 95% of wildlife patients admitted into rehabilitation are injured or orphaned due to human-related causes? Wildlife plays an essential role in healthy ecosystems, and understanding natural behaviours can help us reduce human-wildlife conflict and better support the animals around us. Explore our downloadable educational resources to learn more about wildlife behaviours, seasonal changes, and conservation.

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Leave the baby hare there!
I think I found an orphaned squirrel!

Urban Wildlife Resources

Original educational materials created by the Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation. External educational resources above provided in collaboration with the Animal Welfare Foundation of Canada.

SKUNKS

Urban Wildlife Relationships with Skunks

COYOTES

Urban Relationships with Coyotes

BEAR SAFETY IN ALBERTA

Urban Relationships

WHITE-TAILED AND MULE DEER

Urban Relationships

MAGPIES

Urban Relationships with Magpies

WHITE-TAILED JACKRABBIT

Urban Relationships with Jackrabbits

AIWC INFORMATION

Rescue. Rehabilitate. Release

CATS AND BIRDS

Cats Have a Big Impact on Birds