PUBLISHED WORKS
Welcome! I am a scientist by day and an artist by night; I fuel my passion for both through each other. Currently, I'm completing a master's of science degree, investigating the effects of urbanization on wildlife. I am also the author of the poetry book "From Under the Lily Pad," which covers overcoming adversity and motivation.
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My main passion is writing, and I blend my science and art into wildlife education articles published regularly by the Alberta Institute For Wildlife Conservation and The Fur-Bearers. I have successfully nurtured my childhood love for animals into an impressive scientific and artistic career.
The Marvelous Mechanics of Hummingbirds
© Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation
by Holly Hastings
Hummingbirds break all the rules of bird biology, with brains that remember every flower and hearts that beat 1,200 times a minute.
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Click here to read my article and find out more.
© Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation
Top 6 Mountain Marvels of Alberta
© Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation
by Holly Hastings
Survival at 4,000 meters above sea level is no joke! Can you guess which animal lives at the highest point?
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Click here to read my article and find out more.
© Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation
A Bat's Year in Alberta
© Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation
by Holly Hastings
Follow a bat's journey through their eyes and discover just how important these nighttime flyers really are!
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Click here to read my article and find out more.
© Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation
Nature's Mail: How Seed Dispersers Help Humans
© The Fur-Bearers
by Holly Hastings
Protecting wildlife has the added bonus of helping protect biodiversity through seed dispersal.
But what exactly is seed dispersal, and how does it end up affecting humans?
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Click here to read the article!
© Jillian Cooper / Getty Images
Owl Eyes: Nature's Night Vision Goggles
© Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation
by Holly Hastings
Did you know that owls move their whole heads because they can't move their eyeballs?
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Turns out its more of an eye-tube!
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Click here to read my article and find out more.
© Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation
Dark Skies Feed Our Ecosystem
© Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation
by Holly Hastings
Did you know that dark skies are essential for ecosystem function?
​Curious about how human-induced light pollution if affecting wildlife?
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Click here to read my article for the answers!
© Roadtrippers
A Migratory Story
© Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation
by Holly Hastings
Did you know that Canada is home to many species that migrate huge distances year-round? Like whales, turtles, and monarch butterflies.
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Click here to read my article and find out more.
© Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation
No Migration? No Problem!
© Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation
by Holly Hastings
Have you ever wondered why some birds don't migrate for the winter?
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Click here to read my article and find out about bird species that don't migrate!
© Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation
Feathers and Flight: An Interview with Veterinarian Dr. Jess
© Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation
by Holly Hastings
Interested in learning about how injured feathers are cared for and rehabilitated?
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Click here to read my interview with Dr. Jess at the Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation!
© Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation