From a rocky outcrop in the forest surrounding Penticton, members of the UBC Okanagan Wildlife Society gaze across a valley onto a steep sun-drenched slope, as government wildlife biologist Craig McLean details what he has spotted.
Counting Sheep
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Big Sagebrush Recovery After Fire Inhibited by its Own Biology
Recovery of big sagebrush populations after fire is inhibited by the loss of adult plants and the limited ability of new seedlings to survive or reproduce.
Eating More Plant-Based Foods May Be Linked to Better Heart Health
Eating mostly plant-based foods and fewer animal-based foods may be linked to better heart health and a lower risk of dying from a heart attack, stroke or other cardiovascular disease according to new research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, the Open Access Journal of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.
Forest Corridors Vital For Wildlife
Canada has committed to protecting nearly 20 per cent of the country’s landscape by 2020.
Ancient Drop of Water Rewrites Earth's History
The remains of a microscopic drop of ancient seawater has assisted in rewriting the history of Earth’s evolution when it was used to re-establish the time that plate tectonics started on the planet.
Diving Deeper Into Coral Research
Growing up in Idaho, far from any coastline, Danielle Claar says her curiosity about the underwater world was sparked as a teenager on a scuba diving trip with her parents.
