One of the most common questions we get is how reptiles, like snakes and turtles, have babies. Do they lay eggs? Do they give birth to live young? Or is […]
What do butterflies eat?
One of the most common questions we get at the Nature Museum is, “What do butterflies eat?” In order to better understand what they eat, we have to understand how […]
Let’s make a model of frog & turtle
Use this hands-on model to make comparisons about the body and skin of amphibians and reptiles! Materials Construction paper & marker Sponge & water Sock (or other fabric scrap) Plastic […]
What can animal mouths tell us about what they eat?
Observing an animal’s body can tell us so much about its life! But some animals can be hard to observe up close in nature. That’s where collections come in! Museums, […]
Exploring our natural history collection
Earlier this week, we discussed the theme of biodiversity being at risk. When the number of different species in an area goes down, the biodiversity of that area goes down. While […]
Animal feet & habitats
What is TAXIDERMY and why do scientists do it?
There are many ways of preserving, or saving, an animal’s body for study. Some animals in the Museum – like birds and mammals – are preserved by removing the soft […]
Let’s examine soil up close!
Did you know? A teaspoon of soil contains between 100 million and 1 billion living things. While we can’t see most of these tiny living things in the soil. We […]
What is biodiversity?
This week we’re taking a closer look a biodiversity. Biodiversity is the measure of how many things are living in an area. Usually, the healthier the area is, the more […]
Fur & feathers
How do mammals and birds stay warm in the winter, dry in water, and protected from wind and sun? They’ve got fur or feathers! Just like how we wear sweaters, […]
