By The Canadian Press

Alberta wildlife expert says animals well adapted to survive wildfires

Sep 14, 2017 | 1:20 PM

WATERTON LAKES NP – A wildlife official says animals are well-adapted to survive a wildfire like the one burning in southwestern Alberta.

Matt Besko, who is director of wildlife policy at Alberta Environment and Parks, says many critters around Waterton Lakes National Park would likely have been able to flee the flames.

Birds probably fared well because the fire did not sweep through during nesting season and the young would have fledged by now.

Besko says amphibians may have been able to protect themselves by burrowing under the dirt.

Alberta wildlife expert says animals well adapted to survive wildfires

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