The Black Wolf (Canis lupus)
August 1, 2024
Although encountering a black wolf might seem a rare event, Alberta actually has a notably high number of them. In Alberta, 55% of wolves are black, compared to just 33%
Too Tall – the North American Moose
June 1, 2024
With a scientific name so nice you’ll want to say it twice, north American moose (Alces alces) are…
Weathering The Storm – Mule Deer (Odocoileus hermionus)
April 1, 2024
Mule deer take on winter by budgeting their energy — a meticulous balance of daily expenditure which allows them the best chance at survival over a long winter with very limited food.
Tracking Evaluations: frequently asked questions
February 11, 2022
Thinking about participating in a Track & Sign Evaluation? Then check out these frequently asked questions. If you…
Alberta’s First Wildlife Track & Sign Evaluation
February 4, 2022
Fiera Biological recently hosted one of North America’s top wildlife trackers, David Moskowitz, to run a two-day field-based…
What have we done for wetlands lately?
February 2, 2022
Wetlands perform a wide array of important functions, some highly beneficial from an ecological standpoint, as well as…
Something to Squeal About
December 6, 2021
Invasive species of all types upset the balance of the ecosystem they inhabit, and feral pigs are no exception. Not only do these animals…
What the Heck is a Hibernaculum
October 19, 2021
What the Heck is a Hibernaculum? During some fieldwork in northern Alberta, our field team came across an…
Know your Wetlands: Marshes
May 5, 2021
I have a confession– last month, when I said that swamps are my favorite kind of wetland, I…
Does it pay to drain wetlands?
March 22, 2021
“… believing something, doesn’t make it true.” Shari Clare, Fiera Biological’s President and Senior Biologist had heard the refrain…