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The eight regions of Kananaskis Country has much to offer the naturalists. Flower lovers will enjoy visiting the Bow Valley Provincial Park and Many Springs, while hikers will be amazed at the park's Montane Trail. Kananaskis Valley, on the other hand, has a special treat for bird lovers.

Description and travel, Alberta, Parks, Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, Alberta

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Dew drop in: insects that stop to rest on the sundew's leaves soon find themselves in a sticky situation

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The sundew is the most common carnivorous plant in North America. It captures insects through its dew-like liquid on tiny hairs on its leaves. The liquid is a combination of adhesives and enzymes which prevent the insect from escaping. Later, the leaf curls inward to digest its victim.

Analysis, Carnivorous plants

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Battle of the sexes

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Water striders are spidery-looking bugs which skitter about the surface of lakes, streams or ponds. They awaken from their winter hibernation during early spring and, apart from foraging for food, search for mates. Their mating habits involve no fancy rituals and are rather turbulent.

Sexual behavior, Insects, Aquatic, Aquatic insects, Water striders, Hemipterans, Hemiptera

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