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Jesse the Moose
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...
I Have to Sell!
This article was made possible thanks to support from the Yukon 125 Fund. Learn the incredible history of the Yukon Wildlife Preserve, and Yukon Game Farm from the people of the past through this series of articles. Danny Nowlan is one of Yukon’s colourful, and at...
The Early Years
This article was made possible thanks to support from the Yukon 125 Fund. Learn the incredible history of the Yukon Wildlife Preserve, and Yukon Game Farm from the people of the past through this series of articles. Danny Nowlan is one of Yukon’s colourful, and at...
Little Muskox, Big Journey
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...
A Great Horned Owls Rehab Journey
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 Story On March 11, 2025, a great horned owl came into our care under...
Aspen Seeds Needed
5 minute read - Beginning this spring and continuing over the next three years, Yukon Seed and Restoration in partnership with Yukon Government's Wildland Fire Management Branch will collect 6,000 g of native Trembling aspen (Populus tremuloides) seed to use in...
The Humble Dzäna
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...
A Tale of Chasing the Sun and Losing the Clock
6 min read - this is a crosspost from Avery's website Snail Tales. I think about how my first few months living in the Yukon feel like the drawn-out, long sunrises and sunsets up here. They are often multicoloured, with bright hues and dark contrasts, and they seem to...
The Curious Case of Dewlaps: Moose and Their Underappreciated and Mysterious Neck Accessories
10 minute read When you think of a moose, you might picture an iconic Canadian creature with long legs, a majestic set of antlers, and the undeniable air of someone who really doesn’t care about traffic. What might not come immediately to mind is the subtle yet...
An Impertinent Question – What is the dumbest animal on the Preserve?
3 min read - Cover photo credit Mark Newman. The guest on my bus tour with the British accent began his comment, ‘this is an impertinent question, so you don’t have to answer it… ‘Oh’? I thought, ‘What is the dumbest animal on the Preserve?’ he continued. We were at...
Carmacks Juvenile Bald Eagle Recovery
2.5 minute read - On November 27th another juvenile bald eagle made it way back to the wild, eagerly. A public release occurred with a very small group helping send it off. On November 9th, A juvenile bald eagle was found struggling, entangled in barbed wire fencing...
A Lynx With a Legacy
6 minute read The Yukon Wildlife Preserve is deeply saddened to announce the passing of its beloved male lynx on Saturday, November 9th. This exceptional animal, who joined the Preserve’s collection in 2010, was a symbol of resilience and scientific importance,...
Media Statements
- Male Moose at YWP - 2025-08-08
- ATCO Employees Donation - YWPOS - 2025-05-20
- Orphaned Moose Calves at YWP - YWPOS - 2023-07-25 Update.pdf
- Arctic Fox Passes Away - YWPOS - 2023-07-25.pdf
- Orphaned Moose Calves at YWP - YWPOS - 2023-07-07.pdf
- Male Lynx Passes Away - YWPOS - 2022-12-02.pdf
- Muskox Calf Passes Away - YWPOS - 2022-04-13.pdf
- Male Lynx Kitten Passes Away - YWPOS - 2021-12-10.pdf
- Young Female Lynx Passes Away - YWPOS - 2021-11-05.pdf
- Young Male Moose at YWP - YWPOS - 2021-05-26.pdf
- Moose Calf Passing - YWPOS - 2019-07-15.pdf
- YWP to Receive Large Donation 2019-08-14.pdf
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