Fun Facts
Amazing Amphibians & Riveting Reptiles
Recorded Presentation
Speaker: ALYSSA METRO & CORRIANNE BRONS
Host: Nature Alberta
Do Red Squirrels Hibernate?
Do red squirrels hibernate? How do they survive Alberta’s harsh winters?
Read MoreWhat is a drey?
What is a drey and what does it have to do with squirrels?
Read MoreWhy are bluebirds blue?
The blue feathers of a bluebird are blue for a special reason!
Read MoreWhat is a cavity-nesting bird?
Many birds make open cup nests while other birds nest in cavities. Not the same cavity as in your teeth!
Read MoreHow does a seed turn into a plant & why don’t all seeds germinate?
Learn how plants grow and why not all seeds germinate.
Read MoreWhat happens to fish when the pond turns to ice?
Do fish still swim and eat when the lake is covered in ice? Find out with this fun fact!
Read MoreHow do trees survive the winter without leaves?
First, let’s talk about what leaves are. Leaves help trees turn sunlight into energy, but only if they are uncovered. If snow covers the leaves, they can’t make any more energy. One of the reasons some trees lose their leaves in the fall is because they won’t be able to use the leaves during the…
Read MoreDo jackrabbits make nests like pet rabbits do?
Jackrabbits are actually a type of hare and are very different from your pet rabbit. Find out how they differ.
Read MoreWhy would a bird pretend to have a broken wing?
Kids love to play pretend. Did you know birds pretend too? Find out why!
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