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What to do when you see wildlife on urban trails

Urban coyotes can be deterred from getting too close for comfort in neighbourhoods if people use "hazing" to ensure the animals maintain a healthy fear of humans, according to a study by U of A researchers who worked with local volunteers to test out the techniquesPhoto by Ben Mater on Unsplash

Reading Time: 4 minutes Four tips on making wildlife encounters of every description safe and enjoyable for all parties

There’s room for everyone in nature – if we’re respectful

Me getting a few shots of a gentoo penguin in Antartica. When doing this, it's important to quickly take one or two photos then leave

Reading Time: 4 minutes The only time we need to stand up is when nature is negatively impacted by someone’s actions

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

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

My neighbour the osprey in all its grandeur

Osprey at rest

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

Into the woods: Fergus McSween found a place where he belonged studying forestry at the U of A — and found a rewarding job in a high-demand industry. (Photo: John Ulan)

Reading Time: 4 minutes Fergus McSween is applying his new knowledge of forests, plants and animals to help protect them

Does the internet make us better naturalists?

Reading Time: 3 minutes Too much information makes it harder to find answers

New approach using species traits could be critical for conservation efforts

Stephanie Green records observations about a lionfish for her research on invasive species. Green helped create a trait-based tool to predict which native fish may be most vulnerable to the voracious invader. (Photo courtesy Stephanie Green)

Reading Time: 3 minutes Could help scientists better predict how climate change will affect all life

Uptick in avian flu cases poses little threat to humans

Photo by Alex Guillaume on Unsplash

Reading Time: 3 minutes Risk of transmission to people and pets is very low unless you’re regularly in contact with birds

Give a hoot and support the Great Canadian Birdathon

Barn Owl

Reading Time: 4 minutes The Great Canadian Birdathon is designed to raise much-needed funds to protect Canadian birds

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