About 50 million years ago, a small bird waded along a lakeshore in what today is central Oregon. A worm wriggled at its feet. The bird appeared to probe the silty earth with its beak, once, twice, ...

Walking in the snow can reveal lives that are often invisible on dry land to all but the very skilled tracker. Shortly after a snowfall passes, animals will come out of their shelter in search of food ...

Wet weather creates ideal conditions for tracking animals due to clear impressions left in soft ground. Experts suggest placing food or scents in muddy areas to attract animals and observe their ...

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With spring in full force and average temperatures on an uphill climb, Canada's great outdoors is now bustling with wildlife. Many of the animals are now on the move, leaving behind tracks, markings ...

The wet spring and summer have been good months to find animal tracks in the soft ground, and there are several fun ways for hikers and families to see what types of animals are walking around their ...

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