Maple’s Favourite Things
Maple is coming up on six months of living here at Science North! Time flies while we’re all learning so much from our newest animal ambassador.
What Makes a “True” Hibernator?
Winter is coming… And for many animals, it’s time to get into hibernation mode. That means creating food caches, gaining some winter weight, and finding a nice burrow, den, or hideout either below the...
An International Approach to Mosquito Research
What is the world’s deadliest animal? You might think that the title belongs to a species of venomous snake only native to South America - or even a venomous spider found in Australia. However,...
How do porcupines mate?
This is THE question right? How does an animal full of sharp quills reproduce? Well, inquiring minds asked, and the answer is….very messily!
Spider-Man is amazing! Genomic research is cooler.
Can superheroes actually exist? Can science explain super powers?
What a Hairdo: Porcupine Style!
Maple the porcupine’s hairdo is definitely something to be had! Layers, natural volume and a defense mechanism…what more could you want?
Maple the Porcupine’s First Adventures!
Keeping a porcupine busy involves a bit of creativity and a lot of walking.
Same Animal, Different Needs
Science North is currently home to two beavers: Drifter and Kashkaunashku (Kash). Generally, in the wild, beavers live together with their families. Our beavers, however, live in separate habitats and do not interact with...
Jupiter’s vanishing wonder: Juno at the Red Spot
Jupiter’s great red spot is shrinking! Could it disappear completely? The great red spot is Jupiter’s most iconic feature: a storm once three times the size of Earth, visible in a backyard telescope, with...
