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
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Enjoying water bodies while preserving the fauna and flora
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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
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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
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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...Read more
The need for action in response to ocean acidification
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June 2, 2021
If this last year of pandemic has in fact taught us anything, it’s that we’re able, all together, to take strong action to get us out of a crisis...Read more
The chorus frog seeks ambassadors
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April 14, 2021
Since the start of April, in Montérégie and in Outaouais, a shrill sound has been heard, similar to the one made by a fingernail scraping along a...Read more
Is a beautiful lawn beneficial for biodiversity?
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March 3, 2021
Whereas once they were idolized, beautiful lawns are on the way to having the grass cut from under them, so to speak . Today, grassed-over areas are...Read more
