Fish, Amphibians, and Reptiles
Sharing Our Space: Amphibian Roommates
BY NICK CARTER
Amphibians make better neighbors than roommates. Find out how we can share our space with them here!
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A Small Fish with a Big Pull: The Curious Case of the Pygmy Whitefish
BY KENTON NEUFELD
Under cover of darkness, biologist detectives seek clues to the mysteries surrounding one of Alberta’s rarest fish: the cryptic pygmy whitefish!
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Lake Sturgeon – From the Depths of Time
BY LORNE FITCH
Learn about the fascinating history of lake sturgeon and the conservation efforts to protect them.
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The Currency of Angler Citizen Science
Lorne Fitch searches for a treasure trove of citizen science data in the fishing diaries of lifelong anglers.
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Arctic Grayling: The Jewel of Canada’s Northern Waters
BY JESSICA REILLY
I spend my free time studying Arctic grayling, and it captures every ounce of my curiosity. Arctic grayling have striking colouration with large dorsal fins reminiscent of a marine sailfish. They are aggressive feeders and fun to catch on a fly. In studying them, we learn more about the ancient processes that led to the rich mosaic of biodiversity around us today.
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Amazing Amphibians & Riveting Reptiles
Recorded Presentation
Speaker: ALYSSA METRO & CORRIANNE BRONS
Host: Nature Alberta
What Happened to the Northern Leopard Frog?
BY LAURA SOUTHWELL
The northern leopard frog is an iconic amphibian, likely the very image that comes to mind when you hear the word “frog.” This once ubiquitous resident of prairie wetlands has faced an ongoing struggle against a changing and increasingly human-centric environment.
Tiger Salamanders
BY CHERYL TEBBY
I was seven years old when I first saw Alberta’s elusive tiger salamander. Nearly six inches long and smooth, I can still remember its richly colored body: black stripes and splotches contrasted against olive green.
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Can Smartphones Kill Trout?
BY MICHAEL SULLIVAN
Unlike birders, we fish lovers can seldom go to a lake or river and simply “see” a fish. To see one, we usually need to catch it. The question is: can occasional losses from catch-and-release fishing be safely ignored or are they a cause for concern?
It turns out that this question is harder to answer than one might expect.
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Alberta’s Bull Trout Need Our Respect — and Our Help
BY JENNIFER EARLE
Bull trout seem to be the Rodney Dangerfield of fish — they get no respect. They are the official provincial fish of Alberta, yet this distinction hasn’t served them particularly well. They are listed as Threatened under both provincial and federal legislation. So how did we get here?
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