Though their namesake, the Amazon warriors, did have males in their tribes, the Amazon Molly has figured out a way to be a unisexual species. It is a species made entirely of females, who only sire female offspring. If you guessed this was achieved thr
This past year, the Beaty Biodiversity Museum focused efforts on making connections across diverse communities.
Never heard of a bioblitz or interested to learn more about them? Check out this short guide on bioblitzes and why they’re so important.
In fishes, males are often spectacularly-coloured, which may help to attract females. One species of pufferfish found in Japan is relatively drably-coloured, seemingly to match its sandy environment. So how does this fish attract a mate?
Much of our country’s biodiversity is at risk from habitat loss and over-harvest, with the high-latitude regions experiencing the greatest degree of climate change on top of this.
A restart shouldn’t be limited to Mother Nature. Here are some things to make sure that the learning doesn’t stop during your spring break.
This beautiful fish is a favourite of anglers, but interbreeding with rainbow trout is putting this species at risk.
During Spring Break, join the Beaty Biodiversity Museum every day at 12:00 pm for a different hands-on activity, brought to you by volunteers, staff, curators, and special guests!
Our habitats here in Canada are rich in diversity, with thousands of creatures likely waiting to be discovered.
