Our Animal Health team annually trains the Burrowing Owl Field team in essential techniques. Recently, Carmen, one of our RVTs, led a session on safely collecting blood samples from wild owlets. This knowledge-sharing is vital to recovering this endangered species. Thanks, team!

How many greater sage-grouse do you spot in this photo? Take a close look and make your guess! 👀 #WilderTogether

Did you know? Hippo dung is a key player in the African river ecosystem, providing vital nutrients for river fish and aquatic insects. 💧🐟 #WilderTogether 📷: Kofi Amponsah-Mensah

We’re excited to welcome the last of the 2024 burrowing owlets—bringing this year's total to 26! They'll spend winter at the Archibald Biodiversity Centre, getting the care they need for their spring 2025 release. 🦉 Here’s one receiving a health check before heading to the ABC.

We’ve recently welcomed 17 Vancouver Island marmot pups, born across five different litters, at the Archibald Biodiversity Centre (ABC)! Before their journey continues, we’d love your help to name them. Cast your vote: bit.ly/3WN7x7C #WilderTogether Marmot Recovery Fdn

🌍🐸 Exciting News! Rebecca, our Conservation Program Manager for Northern Leopard Frogs, recently represented us at the 10th World Congress of Herpetology in Malaysia. The conference was a fantastic opportunity to exchange knowledge and foster collaborations.

What a view! An absolutely stunning summer sunset at the Archibald Biodiversity Centre. 🌅 #WilderTogether

Do you know what these tiny backpacks are for? 🦉 As part of our head-starting program, we attach small satellite transmitters to burrowing owls to track their movements after release. 🌍 #WilderTogether

With a name like greater sage-grouse, it’s no surprise they love sagebrush! In spring and summer, this prairie bird's diet includes insects and forbs, but in fall and winter, they rely almost entirely on sagebrush leaves—an adaptation unique to them. 🌿 #WilderTogether

Meet 'Eden', one of the Vancouver Island marmots currently under our care at the Archibald Biodiversity Centre, enjoying some time in its outdoor habitat! 🌿 #WilderTogether

Camera traps are vital for monitoring wildlife. Equipped with infrared detectors, they capture vibrant color photos and videos by day and use infrared light for monochrome images at night. 📸 Here, a field technician checks a camera trap during Vancouver Island marmot fieldwork.

Did you know... During their fall migration, whooping cranes from the Aransas-Wood Buffalo population travel nearly 4,000 kilometers from the Gulf Coast of Texas to Wood Buffalo National Park in Canada. This incredible journey takes them about 45 days to complete! #wildertogether

Alberta is home to stunning prairie views like this one. Our teams in the field capture some truly breathtaking shots! 📸 #WilderTogether

In Canada, black-tailed prairie dogs are found exclusively in Grasslands National Park in southern Saskatchewan. Within the park's distinctive terrain—featuring rolling hills, rugged coulees, and steep ravines—lies the habitat these prairie dogs call home. 🌾#WilderTogether

Happy International Day of Primates! Today, we celebrate lemurs and their vital role in our planet's health. As seed dispersers and pollinators, they enhance plant diversity and help create thriving forests for both wildlife and people!

This summer, our Horticulture team made the Archibald Biodiversity Centre (ABC) leafier than ever! 🌿 They planted 16,000 willow saplings to create shelterbelts that will protect habitats from Alberta’s harsh winter and provide sustainable browse for animals residing at the ABC.

The 8th Bongo Joint Site Committee meeting for Ragati Chehe, Mt. Kenya, recently took place, bringing together stakeholders from government, community, NGO, and private sectors. This collaboration is crucial for advancing the mountain bongo reintroduction at Ragati/Chehe Forest.

Exciting news!✨ We’re thrilled to announce our role in an ongoing conservation initiative with Memorial University of Newfoundland and other partners. Our mission? To help restore the unique Limestone Barrens Ecosystem on Newfoundland’s western coast. ➡️: bit.ly/4dNkiGN

Alongside our partners, we are committed to fostering collaborative relationships to safeguard wildlife and their habitats. A prime example of this is the Wechiau Community Hippo Sanctuary meeting in Ghana, where people come together to work towards this shared goal.

Did you know greater sage-grouse are North America’s largest grouse species? Here’s Rachel, a 7-year-old sage-grouse, enjoying her outdoor habitat at the Wildlife Conservation Centre (WCC)! 🌿 #WilderTogether