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Spring is in the Air – Breeding Birds in Alberta

By Nature Kids / 11 April 2024

Recorded Presentation
Speaker: Jan Wijmenga
Host: Nature Alberta

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What is hibernation?

By Nature Kids / 20 February 2024

Hibernation is not just a deep sleep; there are different kinds including brumation, torpor, and true hibernation.

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What do Squirrels do in Winter?

By Nature Kids / 20 February 2024

The winter survival strategies of different squirrel species in Alberta.

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A Hoot With Alberta Owls

By Steph Weizenbach / 21 November 2023

Recorded Presentation
Speaker: Stephanie Weizenbach
Host: Nature Alberta

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Why do larch trees change colour and drop their needles?

By Nature Kids / 24 October 2023

Larch turns a beautiful golden yellow in autumn, but by Halloween it looks bare and spooky — just right for the season!

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Which nocturnal animals are we likely to see on Halloween night?

By Nature Kids / 24 October 2023

Depending on where in Alberta you live, your Halloween night could be accompanied by the spooky sounds!

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Owls of Alberta

By Steph Weizenbach / 28 August 2023

How many owls are found in Alberta? View the full list here!

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How do bats find their food?

By Nature Kids / 14 July 2023

A little brown bat can consume 600 mosquitoes, and eat more than half of their body weight in insects every night!

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How do owls see at night?

By Nature Kids / 14 July 2023

Owls need to be able to see well in the dark so they can hunt small animals such as mice, voles, and other rodents, which are also active at night.

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Why do geese poop so much?

By Nature Kids / 11 April 2023

Geese poop a lot — in fact, they can poop up to 15 times per hour!

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