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Cold Comfort: Life in the Subnivean Zone

Most wildlife migrate, hibernate, or insulate to adapt to winter conditions in cottage country. However, some small mammals adapt to

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Build a Snow Fort!

While it feels cold to the touch, believe it or not, snow is actually a wonderful insulator.  Animals such as

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Critters Corner: Woodland Caribou

Riverview Park and Zoo Say hello to the Riverview Park and Zoo Woodland Caribou! We are open for visitors through

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The Problem with Invasive Species

Invasive species are plants, animals and other living organisms that are not native to a particular area but are still found

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Summer Pet Safety – Norwood Veterinary Clinic

Thank goodness the warm weather is here!  There is so much fun to be had with your beloved pets at

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Sun Conure

Riverview Park and Zoo Sun conures are known for their bright colours, friendly demeanor, and intelligence! Also known as the

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The Business Beat submitted by Joel Wiebe

There’s a new venue at 164 Hunter Street West called Ivy Event Space. Owners Kristina and Aaron Goodwin started the

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Caching & Overwintering

Did you know that not all wild animals hibernate (sleep away the winter) or migrate (leave for better conditions)?  Some

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Eurasian Lynx

The shorter days and colder temperatures mean one thing for sure – winter is coming! With it comes the snow,

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Fall Equals Busy Roadways for Wildlife

With the colder nights creeping in, our wild neighbors are gearing up to bunker down for the oncoming colder season.

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