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Nov 1

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 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 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...