Reading Time: 4 minutes Edmontonian Kate Storey ran the 42.2-km Everest Marathon. It took her seven and a half hours
Tag: Nature
Parasites may be taking heavy toll on mammal populations
Reading Time: 3 minutes May not kill, but have heavy effect on mammals overall health
There’s room for everyone in nature – if we’re respectful
Reading Time: 4 minutes The only time we need to stand up is when nature is negatively impacted by someone’s actions
Researchers create new method for making lifelike aquatic artificial habitats
Reading Time: 4 minutes Studying living habitats that attract and retain different organisms is crucial in restoration planning
When is the right time to mow hay fields to protect birds?
Reading Time: 3 minutes Knowing birds’ behaviour and nesting habits allows nesting and mowing to coexist
New strains of wheat sought with built-in resistance to wheat midge
Reading Time: 4 minutes There’s currently only one genetic defence to protect from wheat midge – but researchers want to change that
Can beavers catch chronic wasting disease?
Reading Time: 3 minutes New research suggests beavers may be susceptible to the fatal illness – increasing spread between species
What the heck are jumping worms?
Reading Time: 3 minutes Though we think they’re helpful, all worms upset the balance, making soil quality poorer
My neighbour the osprey in all its grandeur
Reading Time: 4 minutes These magnificent birds often nest in odd places, such as the light standards and hydroelectric towers
Forestry grad harvests his passion for the outdoors into a career
Reading Time: 4 minutes Fergus McSween is applying his new knowledge of forests, plants and animals to help protect them