Wildlife Deep Dives

Why do we study owls?

Why do we study owls?

When it comes to predators, many of us are both fascinated and fearful of them. Owls, due to their nocturnal nature, have proven elusive to many of us and therefore have been the subject of many superstitions. 
by OBDKon November 06, 2020
Impact of Science on Kids - Oct 14

Impact of Science on Kids - Oct 14

Does your child groan when you mention science class? Are they excited about other subjects but can’t be bothered with science labs? 

It’s time to turn that around. 

by OBDKon October 15, 2020
What are Bears Doing in The Fall?

What are Bears Doing in The Fall?

Depending on where you live, the weather is starting to get chillier and the urge to stay in bed longer in the morning is stronger. There really isn’t anything more painful than leaving the perfect warmth of bed and diving feet first into a freezing house.
by OBDKon October 15, 2020
Why do owls communicate?

Why do owls communicate?

Have you been lucky enough to catch an owl hooting at night? Did you wonder exactly what it meant? The sounds owls make are different between species, but even individually they can make a variety of unique sounds. 

by OBDKon October 07, 2020
Arctic wolf

Exploring the Arctic Wolf

The Arctic wolf (Canis lupus arctos), also known as the white wolf or polar wolf, is a subspecies of grey wolf native to Canada's Queen Elizabeth Islands. It is a medium-sized subspecies, distinguished from the northwestern wolf by its smaller size, its whiter colouration, its narrower head and larger carnassial.
by Chris Andersonon October 03, 2020
How to tell Ravens from Crows

How to tell Ravens from Crows

These two species, Common Ravens and American Crows, overlap widely throughout North America, and they look quite similar. But with a bit of practice, you can tell them apart.
by Chris Andersonon October 03, 2020
Meet the Real Hero of Yellowstone -- the Mackenzie Valley Wolf

Meet the Real Hero of Yellowstone -- the Mackenzie Valley Wolf

The Canis lupus occidentalis which also goes by the Mackenzie Valley wolf, the Alaskan timber wolf, the Canadian timber wolf, or the rocky mountain wolf, was classified as a gray wolf subspecies in 1829 by Sir John Robinson, M.D. It is one of the largest wolf subspecies in North America. 
by Chris Andersonon October 01, 2020
Meet the Tiniest Owl in the World - The Elf Owl

Meet the Tiniest Owl in the World - The Elf Owl

Native to the American Southwest, Elf Owls are slightly larger than a soda can, but that doesn't stop them from being determined predators.

Source: Audubon Field Guide

by Chris Andersonon October 01, 2020
Where does the term

Where does the term "lone wolf" come from?

When you think of someone who is a “lone wolf”, what do you think of? Someone who carves their own path in a new and creative way? Someone who commits a crime on their own? Someone who doesn’t want to socialize with others and lives on the outside? 

by Chris Andersonon September 30, 2020
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