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Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation @albertawildlife.bsky.social · 1h

Did you know that much of a red squirrel's diet is made up of the seeds hidden within pinecones? If you're heading for a walk through the woods, you'll know you're in red squirrel territory by the shelled pinecones covering the forest floor. 🌲 #alberta #wildliferescue #charity

Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation @albertawildlife.bsky.social · 1h

We recently had a browse donation with plenty of pinecones attached, and our red squirrel patient has been loving the treat! 🐿️ #alberta #wildliferescue #charity

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Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation @albertawildlife.bsky.social · 5h

We've got new merch! 🤩

We've added a crewneck sweater, a hoodie, and two iron-on patches to our online shop! All items feature cute new designs inspired by Alberta's native wildlife. 🦉 #charity #alberta #wildliferescue

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Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation @albertawildlife.bsky.social · 4d

Sneak peek! 🤭

We've been working on something new...keep an eye out this week for a better look!

Items will be available for purchase on November 1st.

#wildliferescue #alberta #wildliferehab #charity

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Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation @albertawildlife.bsky.social · Jul 3

Making these kinds of decisions is hard, as our team is not immune to emotions that come with saying goodbye, but animal welfare and rehab efficacy will always be our top priorities.

#alberta #wildliferescue #wildliferehab #charity

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Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation @albertawildlife.bsky.social · Jul 3

As young moose are best rehabilitated together, it only made sense to send her to another rehab center that has other moose calves in care. Our friends at Medicine River Wildlife Center will now be providing this calf with the best of care on her rehab journey.

#alberta #wildliferescue

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Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation @albertawildlife.bsky.social · Jul 3

We have moose news! 🫎📣

After much thought, the clinic team decided it was best to move our moose patient to another facility.

#alberta #wildliferescue #wildliferehab #charity

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Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation @albertawildlife.bsky.social · Jul 3

This certainly could be mange, as bats can contract the disease. That said, mange is rare in bats, to the point that we've never had to treat a bat for mange at our clinic.

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Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation @albertawildlife.bsky.social · Jul 2

In the coming weeks, all three cubs currently in care will be introduced to one another and will spend the summer together learning how to be proper bears!

#alberta #wildliferescue #wildliferehab #charity

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Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation @albertawildlife.bsky.social · Jul 2

Two more orphaned bear cubs have come to the clinic! 🐻🐻

These unrelated cubs, both from the Slave Lake area, were observed without their mothers for several days.

#alberta #wildliferescue #wildliferehab #charity

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Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation @albertawildlife.bsky.social · Jul 2

Can you be-leaf our beaver patient has been with us for over a year! 🦫🤯

She still has another year in care before she's ready to be released back to the wild!

You can sponsor her care here: aiwc.shop/collections/...

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Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation @albertawildlife.bsky.social · Jun 26

Make a difference for a magpie genius in the making by sponsoring their care! 💙

This fledgling is just one of many young injured and orphaned animals available to sponsor here: aiwc.shop/collections/...

#alberta #wildliferescue #wildliferehab

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Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation @albertawildlife.bsky.social · Jun 25

Mmmm...dirt! 😋

Dirt might not be the first thing you'd think to feed a deer fawn, but it's a vital source of microbes for their growing gut. Without access to dirt, a deer fawn can't develop a healthy microbiome to digest their tough plant diet. 🦠🌿

#wildliferescue #alberta #wildliferehab

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Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation @albertawildlife.bsky.social · Jun 24

If looks could kill, great horned owls wouldn't need 4 deadly talons on each foot! 👀😅

#alberta #wildliferescue #wildliferehab #charity

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Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation @albertawildlife.bsky.social · Jun 24

They grow up so fast! 😭

In just two weeks, our northern flicker patients went from featherless, blind hatchlings to fully feathered nestlings!

#bird #alberta #wildliferescue #wildliferehab

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Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation @albertawildlife.bsky.social · Jun 24

We've cared for nearly 500 wildlife patients so far this month! 🤯

Let's hear it for the rehabilitation team who are working hard to help these animals in need during our busiest time of year! 👏💙

#alberta #wildliferescue #wildliferehab

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Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation @albertawildlife.bsky.social · Jun 18

📞 If you see a fledgling and you aren't sure if it needs help, please call our Wildlife Hotline (403-946-2361) before taking action!

#bird #alberta #wildliferescue #charity

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Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation @albertawildlife.bsky.social · Jun 18

🛑 REMINDER: A fledgling on the ground is probably ok!

Fledglings are kind of like the scruffy teenage phase for young songbirds. They are just starting to learn how to fly, and may find themselves in awkward places, BUT, they usually don't need help.

#bird #alberta #wildliferescue #charity

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Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation @albertawildlife.bsky.social · Jun 17

A special thank you to Alberta Fish & Wildlife officers who installed a radio collar and drove this young bear to a remote location near where he was originally found.

#alberta #wildliferehab #wildliferescue #charity

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Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation @albertawildlife.bsky.social · Jun 17

We're delighted to announce the release of last winter's bear cub! 🐻🎉

He arrived in care severely emaciated on December 9, 2024, and has since gained a whopping 38 kilograms!

#alberta #wildliferehab #wildliferescue #charity

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Alberta Community Bat Program/Western Bat Program 🦇 @albertabats.bsky.social · Jun 17

LOVE THESE TIPS! The only thing I would caution is if you grab "wildflower seed mixes" to plant that you look closely at what seeds are included. Sometimes it is a non-native mish-mash that can introduce invasives. Otherwise, great list!

Oxfordshire Bat Group @oxbatgroup.bsky.social · Jun 17

A great article, that vitally includes the protection of bats! www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Insects are dying: here are 25 easy and effective ways you can help protect them

From turning out the lights to letting leaves rot, these small steps can create big changes at home or in the wild

www.theguardian.com

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Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation @albertawildlife.bsky.social · Jun 17

The first black bear cub of the year has arrived in care! 🐻📣

This young female was found orphaned just outside of Whitecourt, AB. She's been very feisty and shows no signs of habituation.

You can sponsor her care here: aiwc.shop/collections/...

#alberta #wildliferescue #charity #wildliferehab

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Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation @albertawildlife.bsky.social · Jun 12

Feel free to remotely boop the moose calf snoot!

#wildliferescue #alberta #moose

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Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation @albertawildlife.bsky.social · Jun 12

A fawn is only in need of help if it is visibly injured or vocalizing in distress.

📞 Please call our Wildlife Hotline (403-946-2361) before taking action to help a fawn.

#wildliferescue #alberta #charity

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Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation @albertawildlife.bsky.social · Jun 12

🛑 REMINDER: Leave that fawn there!

Mother deer only visit their fawns to nurse for short periods each day. That means it's perfectly normal for a fawn to be on their own for most of the day.

#wildliferescue #alberta #charity

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