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War Ornithologists
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
Posted in Animals, Collections, History, Uncategorized
Tagged birds, First World War, Michel Gosselin, ornithology, Second World War
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One Hundred Lichens New to Quebec, Canada, and North America from the Gaspé Peninsula
Troy McMullin went for a backcountry ski in Parc national de la Gaspésie and discovered a lichenologist’s wonderland. Continue reading
Posted in Botany, Fieldwork, Research, Uncategorized
Tagged lichens, project biogeography ecology, Troy McMullin
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Biting into the Past
Paleontologist Danielle Fraser blogs about why finding a fossil tooth always gives her a big smile. Continue reading
Art and Science: A Natural Mix
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
Visitor-turned-volunteer ushers museum’s fern collection into the 21st century
After almost 50 years as a visitor, Erica Eason turned volunteer to reorganize the museum’s fern collection for the 21st century. Continue reading
The teething of the shrew
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
Posted in Animals, Collections, Mammals, Uncategorized
Tagged Elliott Schmidt, mice, shews, voles
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Moss and Lichen: Wait, what’s the difference?
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
Posted in Botany, Plants and Algae, Uncategorized
Tagged botany, Cassandra Robillard, lichens, mosses
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Cracking the mystery of crystal structure
Canadian Museum of Nature intern Joachim de Fourestier explores one of hardest mineral questions: The mystery of internal crystal structure. Continue reading
Nature Buzz
Nature face-to-face: Mark Graham muses on the energizing effects of connecting with the real thing. Continue reading
Sharing Our Vision: Greetings from Our New CEO
It’s been a little over one month since I arrived in Ottawa as the new President and CEO of the Canadian Museum of Nature. It is truly an honour and privilege to be part of the passionate, talented and committed … Continue reading
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