Spring, a risky period for turtles
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May 22, 2026
With the return of nice weather, buds are opening and many animals are emerging from their winter rest or returning from their wintering areas. For a...Read more
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Sick or injured wild animals: should we intervene or not?
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October 24, 2025
Should we intervene or not when it comes to a wild species in an urban setting? This ethical dilemma pits two perspectives against each other:...Read more
Enjoying water bodies while preserving the fauna and flora
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June 18, 2025
Québec's tens of thousands of lakes and rivers account for 16 percent of the world's fresh water supply and are a treasure that must be protected...Read more
The American toad: a beauty that lives in Québec
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June 21, 2023
The sweet melodies of frogs The songs of birds cheerfully announce the arrival of spring, but it is the song of frogs that I most listen out for! In...Read more
Microalgae for eco responsible lobster fishing?
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January 11, 2023
Québec’s commercial lobster fishery ( Homarus americanus ) is facing a considerable obstacle: the mackerel and herring stocks traditionally used as...Read more
Unusual observation of tumors in Antarctic fish
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June 30, 2022
The Southern Ocean surrounding the continent of Antarctica has been very stable and extremely cold for several million years. A unique highly...Read more
Floodplains, risk areas
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March 23, 2022
Rivers swollen by snow-melt that breach their banks every spring can cause enormous material damage to the homes built right next to them. This...Read more
Feeding birds in winter: a good or a bad idea?
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January 5, 2022
Have you noticed that we’ve been seeing more northern cardinals over the last ten years or so? Did you know that these birds have seen their...Read more
Woods, squirrels, human beings and a drawing competition
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September 29, 2021
Sensitizing neighborhood residents to the richness of a nearby woodland and identifying the actions that restrict its regeneration can contribute...Read more
To the rescue of the wild leek!
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June 17, 2021
Sustained efforts since 1999 SEM’AIL, a program devoted to wild leek education, conservation and restoration in Québec, was created at the Biodôme in...Read more
