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
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Those animals that like, tolerate or avoid winter
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December 21, 2022
Chionophiles, chioneuphores or chionophobes? Wind, snow, cold, dehydration, lack of shelter, scarcity of food… In the animal world, the struggle for...Read more
Lynx birth and animal population management at the Biodôme
English
August 17, 2022
Happy news On the morning of May 1, the Biodôme’s live-collections team was pleasantly surprised to discover the birth of three lynx kittens...Read more
Unusual observation of tumors in Antarctic fish
English
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
Enjoying water bodies while preserving the fauna and flora
English
June 22, 2022
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
Spring, a risky period for turtles
English
May 18, 2022
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
Floodplains, risk areas
English
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
Visiting the Biodôme? Try the mobile application!
English
February 9, 2022
Written on April 28, 2021 Planning a visit to the Biodôme with your school-age children? As a couple? By yourself? Try the free “Espace pour la vie”...Read more
Feeding birds in winter: a good or a bad idea?
English
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
A safe Christmas with your pet
English
December 22, 2021
Written on December 18, 2014 Christmas is a festive time but let's be honest, many people can find it stressful. Schedule changes, overeating and...Read more
