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1. Parasitism: The dark side of symbiosis

(Web Page; Fri Apr 27 10:26:00 CDT 2018)

In nature, when two individuals of different species often live in close association with each other, this leads to a phenomenon called symbiosis. There are three types of symbiosis: Mutualism is a win-win situation for both organisms...

Description: In nature, two individuals of different species often live in close association with each other — a phenomenon called symbiosis. There are three types of symbiosis: mutualism, commensalism and parasitism.

2. Internal parasites and the conservation of birds

(Web Page; Wed Apr 26 14:51:00 CDT 2017)

Most people, especially Canadians, know how annoying being swarmed by mosquitoes in the early summer can be. There is nothing quite like braving clouds of host-seeking insects while exploring our beautiful forests. However, while most of...

Description: Guest blogger Chelsea Enslow discusses how birds deal with mosquitoes.

3. Invasive, shrimp-sucking parasite continues northward Pacific expansion

(Web Page; Fri Sep 25 11:58:00 CDT 2020)

By Josh Silberg and Natalie van Hoose Researchers have identified an invasive, blood-sucking parasite on mud shrimp in the waters of British Columbia’s Calvert Island. The discovery represents the northernmost record of the parasi...

Description: Researchers have identified an invasive, blood-sucking parasite on mud shrimp in the waters of British Columbia’s Calvert Island.

4. Something's Fishy: A whirlwind of a problem

(Web Page; Wed Jul 25 12:41:00 CDT 2018)

As I spend most of my free time outdoors, I’ve been fortunate enough to see many great examples of Canadian nature. I have watched a family of deer feeding by a stream in Alberta, seen tracks of several elusive mammal species, such...

Description: Whirling disease, caused by Myxobolus cerebralis, an invasive parasite from Eurasia, is wreaking havoc on fish in the salmonoid family. This includes trout, whitefish and salmon.

5. Joe Poissant

(Web Page; Tue Dec 19 10:11:00 CST 2017)

Joe Poissant has almost a decade of experience working with bats, starting in his undergraduate studies as a field assistant to several masters students doing research in Nova Scotia and PEI. His honours work examined parasites on bats s...

Description: is a bat expert/enthusiast who uses his research experience to aid individuals and organizations with everything bat related.

6. Monarch butterfly habitat selection

(Web Page; Mon Mar 13 12:39:00 CDT 2017)

The monarch butterfly is one of the most recognized and loved insects in the world. It is known, in part, for its phenomenal migration from its Canadian breeding grounds to overwintering sites in the mountains of Mexico. Unfortunately, ...

Description: Grace Pitman shares how monarchs select their habitat during the breeding season, as part of my graduate studies in ecology at the University of Guelph. This information can help inform a more effective milkweed planting strategy.

7. Unlikely animal pairings: Part two

(Web Page; Wed Jul 21 10:19:00 CDT 2021)

This is part two of a two-part series on unlikely animal pairings. Check out part one, the hunting partnership between an American badger and a coyote, here. Another unlikely animal partnership features a bird that is known to take adva...

Description: Learn all about an unlikely animal partnership between brown-headed cowbirds and bison.

8. Unveiling the wonders of Pipestone Creek

(Web Page; Thu Aug 24 17:09:00 CDT 2023)

The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) recently partnered with landowners Clint and Jody Blyth to conduct a bioblitz at their Pipestone Creek conservation agreement property. A bioblitz is an event where NCC staff and volunteers come tog...

Description: Pipestone Creek bioblitz brought many people of all walks of life together to conduct an inventory of the plants and animals found in the area. This year, the event was held before Father's Day.

9. Super cool species to know this Halloween

(Web Page; Fri Oct 29 08:39:00 CDT 2021)

The leaves have changed, the air has cooled and the pumpkins have been carved. You know what that means — it’s Halloween! This spooky custom has always been my favourite. Growing up, I always took the opportunity to dress up ...

Description: The natural world has long been the inspiration for our imaginations and fascinations. Learn about phantom plants, blood-sucking birds, zombie roaches and more!

10. To leash or not to leash — should that even be a question?

(Web Page; Tue Jul 21 15:30:00 CDT 2020)

From one dog lover to another, there is nothing better than seeing your canine companion happy in nature without the constraints of a leash. Whether it is running freely in an open meadow, jumping over boulders or zig zagging through tre...

Description: Here are some reasons behind the dogs-on-leash rules that you might see at the majority of conservation areas.