A day on the water with Jim Borrowman is like sitting in the forest with Jane Goodall. Jim has been watching whales for over three decades – he launched whale watching on Canada’s west coast – and … [Read more...]
Want to be a prairie dog scientist on your vacation?
When Tara Stephens, Calgary Zoo Conservation Population Ecologist, offered me a pair of snake guards – leg protection from rattlesnake bites - and explained precautions needed to avoid the plague - … [Read more...]
What do whales & free beer have in common?
What do whales and free beer have in common? I think matriarch orcas use the equivalent of a 'free beer' call to turn a few dozen whales on a dime. I learned this and so much more on a recent … [Read more...]
How to sex a marmot from 100 meters
"Stop!" I screeched at my husband as he scrambled over granite rocks looking for the perfect place to rest. "There’s a marmot right above you!" Colin looked up at golden-mantled ground squirrel and … [Read more...]
If you love it, open your wallet
Spend a few seconds on the web and you’ll see another species or habitat in trouble. It’s depressing! But as Valentine’s Day approaches my heart is lighter as I follow the actions of a tech … [Read more...]