Bald Eagle: Right Carpal Infection This story was originally published October 24, 2020 in the e-blast newsletter to Yukon Wildlife Preserve’s membership. Are you a member but don’t receive these email Newsletters? Contact us at info@yukonwildlife.ca to...
Faces of the Preserve: Maureen 12 min read – It takes drive and passion to support a non-profit organization which works to be a living center of Yukon’s wildlife, with informed voices that speak for, and connect others to, the natural world. Who is the team...
Fall In to Autumn 5 minute read – Autumn is a season of change! It’s the bridge which helps us transition from summer towards winter. What a beautiful bridge it is, with leaves blazing colour in vibrant hues of red, orange and yellow. Fireweed has flowered and...
Lynx in 360 Video 3:50 min video – Lynx are the Feline, or cat, of the North. This carnivore has adapted well to its home in the Boreal forest with camouflage, excellent vision and hearing, large furred paws and long powerful legs. They are not the cuddling...
Muskox Get Shaggy 2 minute read – In late Spring, Muskox start to look pretty shaggy and not very impressive. They look like they could use a good combing – why is that? To best answer the question…..let’s first talk a bit about muskox. Muskox live on...
Doctor visit: Mountain Goats! 8 min read – During daily rounds to check on the health of the residents, Animal Care staff notice that the eldest male goat, Geronimo, appears to have a cracked hoof. Staff veterinarian Dr. Maria Hallock is concerned he may have...
Mother’s Day Tribute 1.5 Min Video – Whether we are human or a furry animal, we can’t do it without our Mothers! They nurture and care for us, setting us on the path to a healthy and successful life. Join us in this tribute to mothers everywhere, of all...
Wildlife Q&A 5 Min Video – We love finding out what makes kids curious! We asked kids to send us their video questions about the Preserve and Yukon’s wildlife. Watch the video to hear YWP staff answer: Do Caribou go in big groups? And if they do, how...
Wild Spring Adventure! 6 minute read (and/or) watch the video! Spring is the sign of new life! It’s the circle of life intertwined and flourishing from increased sunlight. It’s a time of birds migrating. Some, like swans, stop only a short time on their way to nesting...
Swipe Right (for Antlers) Only animals in the deer (or cervid) family grow antlers. That includes elk, deer, moose and caribou. Animals like Bison, Sheep and Goats are part of a different family and grow horns, not antlers. We’ll tackle that in another video/post! ...
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