Regular blog entries feature profiles of wetland species.
There's no denying it: wetlands play a critical role in providing habitats for a variety of life. Studies have found that over 900 species require wetlands, with 64% of all endangered and threatened animal species needing access to them during some point in their life. In Canada, approximately 45 of the 95 species classified as …
There are over 43,000 species of spiders across the globe, about 3,400 of which are found in North America, and 729 confirmed to be found in BC. Spiders are one of the smallest creatures to instil such great amounts of fear in people. The species of nursery web spider that will be the focus of …
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When we think of wetland species we often think of animals such as birds, amphibians, and aquatic insects. However, wetlands are renowned for being an ecological hotspot that house a surprising list of tenants - one of them being moose. Moose (Alces alces) aren't always thought of as a wetland species, but they're frequently seen feeding on …
"Communicating" by Sandy Stewart July’s Photo of the Month winner is Sandy Stewart with her lovely photo of a Belted Kingfisher! Her subject - the Kingfisher - is situated on the right third of the photo. The lines of the grass and the zig-zag of the tree stump lead our attention to the bird. The …
The Coastal Tailed Frog (Ascaphus truei) is very unique species whose range extends from northern BC to California. Tadpoles may grow to about 3 centimeters in length and may be greyish brown, reddish brown, and black in colour. Mature coastal tailed frogs grows to about 3 centimeters in length and may be light brown, greyish …
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