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North American River Otter Pups Eating Fish

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This YouTube video was produced by the Calgary Zoo.

Something fishy is going on in the Brawn Family Foundation River Lodge – our otter pups are learning to eat fish!

North American river otter pups ‘Remi’ and ‘Howe’ recently had fish introduced into their diet. While they continue to nurse from mom ‘Kate’, we’re thrilled to see them reach this important developmental milestone.

Stop by today to see these pups in person!

Founded in 1929, the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo is Canada’s most visited zoo and a cherished family destination for locals and visitors alike. Situated on 125 acres in

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Gorilla Scatter Feed

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This YouTube video was produced by the Calgary Zoo.

Sunshine, snacks, and swings — summer days don’t get much better!

While the adults in our western lowland gorilla troop (like ‘Jasiri’) were all business during their scatter feed, our tiniest troop member, ‘Okabe’, had other priorities: soaking up the sunshine and taking snack time on the go!

Swing by to savour the moments of summer at #YourZooYYC.

Founded in 1929, the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo is Canada’s most visited zoo and a cherished family destination for locals and visitors alike. Situated on 125 acres in the heart of Calgary, Alberta,

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Building Prairie Corridors for People and Wildlife

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This YouTube video was produced by The Canadian Wildlife Federation.

Our highway network is vast and effective, connecting people and economies across Canada. Research has shown that just as we lean on maps to navigate this network, animals also need support. But roads can block wildlife, not transport them. CWF is proud to partner with the Alberta Conservation Association and Miistakis Institute on a new project to find solutions to overcoming movement barriers caused by one of Canada’s busiest highways, the TransCanada.

Produced by the Cornell Media Lab

Song credits

Song: Spiralling
Artist: Jessica Jarvis
Album: What Lurks Beneath

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