by msesstaff | Jul 30, 2020 | Meet the MSES Team
Shannon Gavin is a wildlife ecologist specializing in Conservation Biology and Behavioural Ecology with MSES since 2006. Her interests include large mammal ecology, amphibian ecology, road ecology and science communication. After working as a zoo keeper for several...
by msesstaff | Jul 29, 2020 | Wildlife Wednesday
Anna’s Hummingbird “The iridescent throat patch of male hummingbirds is called a gorget. The Anna’s gorget extends over its head, making it more of a balaclava than a bib. Oddly, female Anna’s have a tiny red gorget—females of most species have...
by msesstaff | Jul 23, 2020 | Meet the MSES Team
Abbie Stewart has worked with MSES since 2007 as an environmental consultant, specializing in Large Mammal Landscape Ecology. Abbie has conducted numerous Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and Third Party Reviews and has lead various academic research projects...
by msesstaff | Jul 22, 2020 | Wildlife Wednesday
(photo by PXHere Public Domain) Wolverine; Gulo gulo The wolverine is the largest of the weasel family. Their known aliases are “glutton”, “carcajou (evil one)” or “skunk bear”. While known for their ferocity, the wolverine...
by msesstaff | Jul 21, 2020 | In the news
Image Rights: Unsplash.com; Dominik Vanyi; Open License “And the concerns extend beyond southern Alberta. Coal leases stretch hundreds of kilometres to the north in Alberta’s Rockies and Foothills, cutting through grizzly and elk ranges. The headwaters of...
