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Their extensive live and naturalized collections, their educational capacities and their scientific research all contribute to the unique character of our museums.
Throughout our history, down through time, right across Québec territory, the St. Lawrence River has connected us. It anchors us, all of us together...Read more
You know Rudolph, don’t you? He’s the first reindeer in front of Santa’s sleigh. A big male, strong, in good health and capable of working all night...Read more
The months of October and November 2016 were witness to some happy events taking place in the Biodôme’s penguin colony, with the birth of three...Read more
Nathalie Rose Le François took part in a mission at Palmer Station in the Antarctic until August 19, 2016. For five months she conducted research...Read more
Did you know that the choices you make at the fish counter affect our planet’s health? Just imagine if all the shoppers at your grocery store chose...Read more
Behind the scenes at our institutions, there are all kinds of individuals who cultivate the art of understanding and caring for our live collections...Read more
Nathalie Rose Le François is at Palmer Station in Antarctica until August 19, 2016. For a five-month period she’s conducting research work on...Read more
Every animal produces waste, which it expels in the form of urine and feces. Undigested food comes out in the form of excrement: rich in bacteria and...Read more
In early summer, the females of certain bat species gather in what are called maternity colonies, to give birth. In these abandoned caves or mines,...Read more