3 minute readThe snow lay thick and quiet across the Yukon and the Yukon Wildlife Preserve, softening the edges of the land and turning the hillside into a winter canvas. At first glance, it seems still, but a closer look tells a different story.Those criss-crossing...
5 minute read - These young raptors may look alike at first glance, but their feathers, legs, and eyes tell a story. At First Glance, They Can Totally Trick You If you’ve ever looked up and spotted a massive dark eagle soaring overhead and thought, “Is that a Golden?...
6 - 8 minute readCare for the one-eyed Great Horned Owl continues here at the Yukon Wildlife Preserve Wildlife Rehabilitation and Research Centre.Since the owl's story introduction by Connor, this resilient owl has made steady progress under the attentive care of the...
4 minute read -As the summer season gives way to autumn, creatures of all kinds will begin to prepare for the coldest time of year, when temperatures may become dangerous if appropriate shelter is not acquired.Animals of course off-set the cold by growing thicker,...
20 minute read -How Animals Talk: An IntroductionAll creatures communicate with one another and others by using the primary methods of sound, sight, touch, body language (visual cues) and scent. The Limits of Human SensesSome of these communications methods are not as...
2 minute read -It was with profound sadness that the Yukon Wildlife Preserve (YWP) shared the death of Jesse, a cherished and iconic moose who had resided at the Preserve since 2016. The YWP’s Animal Care team made the difficult decision to euthanize Jesse on June 19,...
2 minute read -Nature is beautiful — and often unpredictable. On April 30th, the Yukon Wildlife Preserve welcomed its first muskox calf of the year. But shortly after his arrival, it became clear that something wasn’t quite right. Despite hopes for a strong maternal...
5 minute read -Disclaimer: This post contains photos from the owl’s recent surgery, including images of needles, the removed talon, stitches being placed and a small amount of blood. The StoryOn March 11, 2025, a great horned owl came into our care under...
8 minute read -When welcoming folks to the Yukon Wildlife Preserve, us interpreters in the Front Cabin often say something along the lines of “you'll find 10 Yukon animals here,” referring to the ones in our care and pictured on our map. But of course, so many other...