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From Alberta’s Prairies to Wisconsin’s Wetlands: Cross-Border Collaboration to Release Endangered Whooping Cranes
Thursday October 5, 2023In a significant contribution to global wildlife conservation efforts, two Endangered whooping cranes, hatched and raised at the Wilder Institute’s conservation breeding facility in Canada, were released in Wisconsin by...
Experience Alberta’s Wilder Side at the Second Annual Alberta Biodiversity Festival
Wednesday September 6, 2023The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo and the Government of Alberta’s Bow Habitat Station are proud to once again invite Albertans to embark on a journey of environmental exploration and conservation.
Update from the Archibald Biodiversity Centre
Thursday July 13, 2023This month, Caitlin Slade, Manager of Animal Care (ABC/WCC), joined Sue & Andy on QRCalgary to give an update on what's been going on at the Archibald Biodiversity Centre (ABC)....
Tiny Guardians of The Wild: Birth of 14 Vancouver Island Marmots Brings Hope for the Species
Thursday June 29, 2023Canada’s most endangered mammal, the Vancouver Island marmot, just received a boost in their numbers thanks to the birth of 14 pups at the Wilder Institute.
Family-making for northern leopard frogs
Thursday June 15, 2023Lea Randall, Interim Senior Manager of Conservation Translocations, is back on AM770 to discuss frog fertility. How does our team work to maximize fertility and breeding for the northern leopard...
The Wilder Institute Announces Dr. Gráinne McCabe as its Inaugural Chief Conservation Officer
Saturday June 3, 2023New executive role part of Canadian wildlife authority’s ambitious international expansion.