Featured Species
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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Dark Secrets: Discovering the Unusual Habits of the Black Swift
BY GEOFF HOLROYD
A black bird with dark secrets. Seeking answers to century-old mysteries about the
unusual nesting habits of the black swift.
The Birds of Alberta, A Century Ago
BY JOHN ACORN, FAUVE BLANCHARD, & MELANIE MULLIN
Learn about the history of birding and ornithology in Alberta through the work of Sidney Stansell.
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Alberta’s Peatlands
BY TINA MCLEAN AND JAY WHITE
Peatlands comprise 90% of Alberta’s wetlands. Get a closer look at their composition, variety, and ecological importance.
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Battling Lethal Bacteria in Wild Bighorn Sheep
BY MARK BOYCE
Bighorn sheep face conservation challenges when it comes to the spread of disease.
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In the Field with Hybrid Flickers
BY COREY SCOBIE
Learn about the research done in Alberta examining the hybridization of two northern flicker subspecies.
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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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A Grebe in Need
BY NICK CARTER
Alberta’s grebes are a small but diverse family with some species facing population declines.
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Sand Dune Plant Communities of Northern Alberta
You don’t have to go out of this world to explore dunes — Alberta’s own sand dunes are home to remarkable plant communities!
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The Amazing Migration of Neotropical Birds
Witness the amazing migration of neotropical birds from Central and South America to their nesting grounds right here in Alberta!
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