Wildlife Deep Dives

Owl Mythology/Folklore

As Halloween approaches, let’s dive into some of the more misunderstood, spooky aspects of owls. Over our next two Monday emails, we’ll be exploring owls in mythology and folklore. Today, we’ll chat about the good, while next week we’ll chat about the bad.

by OBDKon November 06, 2020

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

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?

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?

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

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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

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

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