Category: Animals
Woodpeckers: A North American Keystone Species
January 11, 2019
Woodpeckers are amazing birds. I was shocked to learn that some people consider them pests! This is because of the harm that they can cause to living trees. Despite this harm, woodpeckers are crucial for the survival of so many species.
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Alpha Wolf: A Discredited Theory?
November 19, 2018
New science suggests that wolves are more cooperative than dominating. This is leading some researchers to re-think the “alpha theory” of wolf behaviour. What is the Alpha Wolf Theory? In 1947, Rudolph Schenkel wrote “Expressions Studies on Wolves.
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Barred Owls: What Makes Them Great Hunters?
October 25, 2018
Encountering Owls Barred owls are pretty common in Eastern Canada but they are difficult to spot because of their plumage which acts as excellent camouflage. You are more likely to hear them than to see them.