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American badgers are rarely sighted in Alberta, find out why and more in our blog post.

Wind turbines harness nature to create energy, but they also cause problems for many animals, especially bats.

Find out more about bats, including where we find them, how they behave and how to help them.

Raven patient rehabilitated and released at Calgary Wildlife.

A spotlight on snowy owls, a bird that migrates to Alberta for winter.

Our primary mission at the Calgary Wildlife Rehabilitation Society is to rehabilitate and release wildlife back into the wild.

 Adhering to strict PPE standards ensures maximum protection for our patients, team, and prevents the spread of disease.

A severely injured chipmunk was found at the Ghost Lake Cottage Club beach. Follow it's rehabilitation.

On June 20, 2024, an American Crow was admitted to our clinic following a distressing incident. Witnesses reported the crow being picked up 

The Calgary Wildlife Rehabilitation Society is celebrating an exciting and unexpected event: the birth of two silver-haired bat pups. The...

On May 28th, we welcomed a rare and beautiful long-eared owl into our care. Almost exactly one month later, it was ready to be released...

What is chronic wasting disease? What does it do? And can you catch it? These are all questions we are here to answer in our public...

World Snake Day takes place every July 16th and it's a terrific opportunity to stop and consider all things snake. Did you know that we...

A large bird sits beneath a tree on the grass. As people approach, it waddles or hops away but doesn’t fly.  It looks about the size of...

It's half past 8 in the morning, the air is filled with excitement and exhibitors patiently waiting for the school kids. Oh, what a joy...

The 5 Ws - Who, What, When, Where, Why Figure 1. A honey bee on a yellow daisy. Who are pollinators? Bees, wasps, butterflies, moths,...

Baby season is described as the time of year where adults birth or lay offspring. With offsprings being so delicate the warm weather...

Thank you to all who participated and shared your gorgeous shots with us this year! Remember, each entry supports the work we do here at...

You are at home when you hear something hit the window. You go outside to investigate and notice a small bird standing between a planter...

Why wildlife might not be accepted at Calgary Wildlife.

The high-pitched whistle of the hoary marmot may surprise you when hiking in the mountains. Marmots are diurnal (active during the day)...

Euthanasia, despite its heaviness, is an important topic to discuss when it comes to wildlife rehabilitation.

SLAP! A beaver tail hits the water, frightening quacking ducks into silence.  Across the pond, a young beaver slips into the safety of...

Scared to death, at times, is not just an idiomatic phrase. Wildlife can suffer from a condition called capture myopathy, which affects...