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The State of Torpor, An Alternative to Hibernation
Animals have evolved various methods to cope with extreme and varying weather conditions, this is called torpor.
Calgary Wildlife
Feb 63 min read
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The Effects of Wind Turbines on Bats
Wind turbines harness nature to create energy, but they also cause problems for many animals, especially bats.
Calgary Wildlife
Nov 14, 20243 min read
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PSA: Pellet Guns
On June 20, 2024, an American Crow was admitted to our clinic following a distressing incident. Witnesses reported the crow being picked upÂ
Calgary Wildlife
Aug 27, 20242 min read
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PSA: Chronic Wasting Disease
What is chronic wasting disease? What does it do? And can you catch it? These are all questions we are here to answer in our public...
Calgary Wildlife
Jul 18, 20243 min read
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Behind the Scenes: Reaching Capacity and More
Why wildlife might not be accepted at Calgary Wildlife.
Calgary Wildlife
May 10, 20242 min read
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Scared to Death
Scared to death, at times, is not just an idiomatic phrase. Wildlife can suffer from a condition called capture myopathy, which affects...
Calgary Wildlife
Apr 12, 20242 min read
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PSA: Spotting Sick or Injured Birds of Prey
What to do if you think you have found a bird of prey in need of help.
Calgary Wildlife
Feb 2, 20242 min read
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Wildlife At The Dump
We must be mindful of how trash enters the landfill to protect wildlife from injuries that said waste can cause.
Calgary Wildlife
Jan 19, 20242 min read
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Practical Ways to Help Wildlife
True or False: There are lots of ways to help wildlife in your day to day life. True! There are several easy ways you can contribute to...
Calgary Wildlife
Sep 28, 20233 min read
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Why You Shouldn't Raise Wildlife at Home
True or False: It’s okay to keep a wild animal in your home while it’s a baby. False! Although many species are cute when they are young,...
Calgary Wildlife
Sep 7, 20232 min read
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PSA: Bats
True or False: All nine species of bat in Alberta are insectivores. True! Alberta is home to nine different species of bat, six of which...
Calgary Wildlife
Aug 9, 20232 min read
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PSA: Fawns
True or False: A mother deer will spend all day with her babies. False! A mother deer will leave her babies in a safe spot like some...
Calgary Wildlife
Jul 25, 20232 min read
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Urban Wildlife: The dos and don'ts
As cities expand and habitats deplete, coexistence becomes more important than ever. City folk may find themselves encountering a wide...
Calgary Wildlife
Jul 21, 20234 min read
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PSA: Baby Skunks
Baby skunks are born through May and June. Read this PSA to find out what to do if you come across a baby skunk!
Calgary Wildlife
Jun 20, 20232 min read
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PSA: Fledglings
It's fledgling season! Learn everything you need to know about encountering a fledgling in this PSA.
Calgary Wildlife
Jun 14, 20232 min read
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Hitchhiking Marmots?
"Check your car before you leave" are words to live by this hiking season. If you have spent a wonderful day out in the mountains, and...
Calgary Wildlife
Jun 9, 20232 min read
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