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Friend or Foe? Caterpillars
Spot the good caterpillars from the bad We tend to give a lot of focus to butterflies and moths once they’ve become these beautiful-winged creatures. But what about when they…
5 Colourful Birds That’ll Keep the Winter Blues Away
If the winter is feeling rather bleak and long, just look to your backyard for some life! We’ve got five brightly coloured birds that’ll liven up your backyard and how…
Last of the Right Whales
A Documentary that Tells the Hard Truth About this Endangered Species and Implores You to Know and Love this Whale With fewer than 350 remaining, the North Atlantic Right Whale…
Do You See What I See? How Different Species See Colour
Have you ever wondered what animals see and how it compares to human vision? Do we see the same depth? Can they see further away? Can they see colour the…
Reflections of Nature 2021
The past two years have seen an explosion in the number of people heading outdoors for recreation, fitness, entertainment and socializing. Indeed, rush outdoors felt like a matter of survival,…
How Do Freshwater Turtles Survive a Canadian Winter?
Many birds fly south to avoid the long, cold Canadian winter. Turtles don’t have that option. They also can’t remain active in winter because they are ectotherms (cold-blooded), hence their…
Are Reindeer and Caribou the Same Animals?
Don’t worry…it’s all in the family. The good news. Rudolph’s got family right here in Canada. The bad news. They’re not siblings. Researchers mapped the genetic diversity of the Rangifer…
Cold for Comfort
Why so many marine species are seeking colder waters Most of us know by now that the oceans simply cannot increase their temperatures by more than 2℃ without disastrous consequences…
Risky Business: Death Defying Animal Acts
What’s the bravest thing you’ve ever done? Maybe you’ve flown halfway across the globe for a job. Tried skydiving? Or maybe your version of bravery is trying something new at…
Waterways Under A-Salt!
If you thought the use of road salt only impacted our lakes and rivers in the winter, think again! Road salt, usually sodium chloride, is applied to our roads, sidewalks…
