Hangry Black Widows
#FunFactFriday Did you know that male Black Widow spiders can tell if their mate is "hangry"? When the males are looking for females to...
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Oct 31
Spooky Critters are vital parts of the EEK-osystem!
To embrace the Halloween spirit, let's talk about some of the Okanagan native critters that have traditionally been thought of as...
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Oct 25
Spotted Bats
#FunFactFriday Did you know that the Spotted Bat is the only bat species whose echolocation calls can be heard by humans? They got their...
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Oct 18
Less Litters for BC's Bunny
#FunFactFriday Did you know that Nuttall's Cottontails in BC will have less litters than the ones in the USA? These BC rabbits will have...
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Oct 11
No Hoots For Barn Owls
#FunFactFriday Did you know Barn Owls will hiss or bark instead of the classic hoot of an owl? Their calls are raspy and they cannot make...
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Oct 7
World Habitat Day
Today is World Habitat Day! This is a day to reflect on the state of habitat for both humans and other animals around the world, and on...
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Oct 4
The Northern Shrike, aka "Butcher Bird"
#FunFactFriday Did you know that the Northern Shrike is a surprisingly skilled hunter? Despite their cute appearance, the Northern Shrike...
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Sep 27
Long-Tailed Weasels Steal Burrows
#FunFactFriday Did you know that instead of making their own burrows, long-tailed weasels will usually take over the burrows of their...
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Sep 25
National Tree Day
Today is National Tree Day! Native trees are a vital component in the majority of our restoration projects. Once established, they can...
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