WEDNESDAY'S
WILDLIFE

In celebration of Canada Day, this blog explores various Canadian animals and their importance and significance.

Western painted turtles are the province’s only native turtle species, living quietly in a handful of warm wetlands in southern Alberta. With bright markings, surprising longevity, and an almost unbelievable ability to survive winter underwater, they’re one of Alberta’s most unexpected residents.

Every season brings a different chapter in the lives of Calgary’s deer. Understanding those rhythms helps us coexist more safely and respectfully.

This week’s Wednesday’s Wildlife takes flight with the silver-haired bat—a tiny, silver-streaked insectivore on an epic migration journey. Learn how this elusive species is uniquely adapted for the skies, and what we can do to help keep it there.