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Butterflies in Flight: a fair-trade delight

Posted on December 18, 2019 by

Have you ever wondered where the live butterflies in the museum’s popular Butterflies in Flight exhibit come from and how they get here? Our butterflies are imported from sustainable, fair trade exporters in Costa Rica—the world’s largest butterfly exporter. Recently, … Continue reading →

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War Ornithologists

Posted on November 11, 2018 by

During the two world wars, biologists and ornithologists who were enlisted as soldiers observed bird behaviour and even collected specimens. Meet three ornithologist soldiers whose specimens made their way to the museum. Continue reading →

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One Hundred Lichens New to Quebec, Canada, and North America from the Gaspé Peninsula

Posted on October 31, 2018 by

Troy McMullin went for a backcountry ski in Parc national de la Gaspésie and discovered a lichenologist’s wonderland. Continue reading →

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Biting into the Past

Posted on May 2, 2018 by

Paleontologist Danielle Fraser blogs about why finding a fossil tooth always gives her a big smile. Continue reading →

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Art and Science: A Natural Mix

Posted on April 18, 2018 by

In anticipation of the Art of the Plant exhibition, Cassandra Robillard reflects that the love of art and natural history often bloom together. Continue reading →

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Visitor-turned-volunteer ushers museum’s fern collection into the 21st century

Posted on March 21, 2018 by

After almost 50 years as a visitor, Erica Eason turned volunteer to reorganize the museum’s fern collection for the 21st century. Continue reading →

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The teething of the shrew

Posted on March 7, 2018 by

How do you tell apart Canada’s 19 species of shrews? Elliot Schmidt says it’s a no-brainer: Look at the teeth. Continue reading →

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Moss and Lichen: Wait, what’s the difference?

Posted on November 15, 2017 by

To Canadian Museum of Nature cryptogam enthusiast Cassandra Robillard they are small, fascinating and loveable. But for most people, a look at the botany assistant’s favourite organisms draws the question: What’s that? Continue reading →

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Cracking the mystery of crystal structure

Posted on October 17, 2017 by

Canadian Museum of Nature intern Joachim de Fourestier explores one of hardest mineral questions: The mystery of internal crystal structure. Continue reading →

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Nature Buzz

Posted on August 22, 2011 by

Nature face-to-face: Mark Graham muses on the energizing effects of connecting with the real thing. Continue reading →

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