topic:"Zoology--Alberta" found 4 records - Research Collections

Abstract: Pertains to the comprehensive analysis and annotated list of the mammal species present in Banff National Park. The book explores topics such as climate, vegetation, geology and zoogeography in an effort to provide both context and critical information regarding animal life. Additionally, the book contains an annotated list pertaining to each mammal, their scientific name, and additional relevant information. Upon reading this book, the reader is granted a complete understanding of the wildlife presence in Banff National Park at the time of publication (1958).

Contents: Introduction (pg. 1); Geology (pg. 1); Climate (pg. 2); Vegetation (pg. 2); History of exploration (pg. 3); Present investigation (pg. 4); Zoogeography (pg. 5); Treatment (pg. 8); Annotated list (pg. 9); References (pg. 49); Index (pg. 53) Maps:; Distribution of Chipmunks in the Park (pg. 16); Winter distribution of Wapiti in the Park (pg. 32); Summer distribution of White-tailed Deer in the Park (pg. 37); Distribution of Mountain Goats in the Park (pg. 40); Summer and winter distribution of Mounain Sheep in the Park (pg. 44)

Accession Number: 2017.8683

Call Number: 04.2 B22m PAM

Collection: Archives Library

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Skoki : the long and longer life of a marvelous bear - 33 years this coming winter

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Medium: Library - Periodical

Published Date: 2020

Author: Campbell, Colleen

Publisher: The Alberta Wilderness Association Journal

Call Number: P

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Author: Campbell, Colleen

Responsibility: Colleen Campbell

Publisher: The Alberta Wilderness Association Journal

Published Date: 2020

Physical Description: pg. 16 - 18

Medium: Library - Periodical

Subjects: Wildlife; Wildlife management; Alberta; Bears; Bears, Grizzly; Zoology--Alberta; Zoology

Abstract: Pertains to the story of Skoki (GB#16) the grizzly bear who has resided at the Calgary Zoo since 1996 after his removal from Banff National Park at age eight due to human contact

Notes: In Wildlands Advocate, Vol. 28, No.3, September 2020

Call Number: P

Collection: Archives Library

URL Notes: Digital copy available

Websites

https://albertawilderness.ca/publications/wild-lands-advocate/

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Thrushes, Thrashers, and Swallows*

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 1936

Author: Pearson, Gilbert T.

Publisher: National Geographic

Call Number: 04.2 P31t

Variant Title: *Robins and Bluebirds are familiar members of a famous musical family which includes the Hermit Thrush and European Nightingales

Author: Pearson, Gilbert T.

Responsibility: Gilbert T. Pearson

Publisher: National Geographic

Published Date: 1936

Physical Description: 13 pages ; illus.

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Birds; Birds--Alberta; Zoology; Zoology--Alberta; Wildlife; Wildlife artists; Art

Abstract: Pertains to the family Mimidae

Contents: Game Wardens find out who killed the cock robin Colonists found a “Blue Robin” Three wives in a single season Cousins of the Nightingale Woodlands ring with flutelike music The Mockingbird is a world-famous vocalist Swallows of a feather flock together What’s in a name? Townsend’s Solitaire (Myadestes townsendi) Varied Thrush (Ixoreus naevius) Olive-backed Thrush (Hylocichla ustulata swainsoni) Wood Thrush (Hylocichla mustelina) Hermit Thrush (Hylocichla guttata) Veery (Hylocichla fuscescens fuscescens) Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis sialis) Western Bluebird (Sialia mexicana) Mountain Bluebird (Sialia currucoides) Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) Sage Thrasher (Oreoscoptes montanus) Mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos) Curve-billed Thrasher (Toxostoma curvirostre) Brown Thrasher (Toxostoma rufum) Bendire’s Thrasher (Toxostoma bendirei) California Thrasher (Toxostoma redivivum redivivum) Crissal Thrasher (Toxostoma dorsale dorsale) Leconte’s Thrasher (Toxostoma lecontei lecontei) Purple Martin (Progne subis) Northern Cliff Swallow (Petrochelidon albifrons albifrons) Barn Swallow (Hirundo erhthrogaster) Violet-green Swallow (Tachycineta thalassina lepida) Tree Swallow (Iridoprocne bicolor) Bank Swallow (Riparia Riparia Riparia) American Pipit (Anthus spinoletta spinoletta) Sprague’s Pipit (Anthus spraguei) Horned Lark (Otocoris alpestris)

Notes: Reprinted from National Geographic, Volume LXIX, No. 4, April 1936; Paintings by Maj. Allan Brooks

Accession Number: 825

Call Number: 04.2 P31t

Collection: Archives Library

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