Zoltán Domahidi (Renewable Resources) is interviewed about his research, which looked at the habits of cavity-nesting owl species of Northern Saw-Whet owl and Boreal Owl.
Tag: Wildlife
New study could help improve adoption rates in dog shelters
Clover Bench (Agricultural, Food & Nutritional Sciences) is co-author of a study that could reduce failed adoptions in animal shelters by helping adopters and shelter staff better understand behavioural issues that a dog may have and prepare for them accordingly.
Grizzly bears that live near humans are 7.5 TIMES more likely to die young than those in the wild, with only one in 30 making it to 14-years-old
Bear populations have been growing all across North America, bringing them in closer and more regular contact with humans each year. That trend is putting bears at far greater risk than humans, according to a new study from the University of Alberta.
Humans driving grizzlies into the dark, say Alberta, B.C. researchers
Human-savvy grizzly bears are turning to the night to survive living near people, says research conducted by Alberta and B.C. scientists. The study was co-authored by Stan Boutin (Science) and Scott Nielsen (ALES).
New framework identifies climate change “refugia” in boreal forest
A major research project from the University of Alberta outlines pockets of Canada’s boreal forest that may give wildlife more time and space to adjust to a changing climate. Diana Stralberg and Fiona Schmiegelow (Renewable Resources) co-author this piece.
Canada’s conservation efforts must prioritize areas resilient to climate change, researchers say
New studies show factoring climate change impacts into planning for protected areas can help achieve emission-reduction and biodiversity targets. Research led by Diana Stralberg (Renewable Resources) is mentioned. Her work is also mentioned in a related Globe and Mail story.
These Canadian species are found nowhere else on Earth
Biodiversity expert Fangliang He (Renewable Resources) comments on a new report that catalogues 308 species, sub-species and varieties of plants and animals found only in Canada.
Spring brings wings
Springing to Life may be cancelled due to COVID-19, but St Albert-area birders say there’s still a bevy of birds headed our way.