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The cross fox: part-melanistic colour phase of the red fox that produces a silvery-black cross on their normally red fur. They aren’t that rare - the further north you go, the more common it becomes. More common than the rare full-melanistic colour phase, commonly referred to as a silver fox.
December 5, 2025 at 3:52 PM
The cross fox: part-melanistic colour phase of the red fox that produces a silvery-black cross on their normally red fur. They aren’t that rare - the further north you go, the more common it becomes. More common than the rare full-melanistic colour phase, commonly referred to as a silver fox.
Coyotes might not hold elections or give speeches, but their social lives actually have a surprisingly democratic vibe. Coyote families make many decisions together, like when to move, where to hunt, and how to respond to threats. They rely on cooperation, communication, and shared responsibility.
December 4, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Coyotes might not hold elections or give speeches, but their social lives actually have a surprisingly democratic vibe. Coyote families make many decisions together, like when to move, where to hunt, and how to respond to threats. They rely on cooperation, communication, and shared responsibility.
Have you watched our newly released chapter from our series Canada at a Crossroads yet? Check it out right on our homepage!
We discuss how historical issues of land, identity, and sovereignty are coming full circle in the face of US threats and global disruption.
We discuss how historical issues of land, identity, and sovereignty are coming full circle in the face of US threats and global disruption.
December 3, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Have you watched our newly released chapter from our series Canada at a Crossroads yet? Check it out right on our homepage!
We discuss how historical issues of land, identity, and sovereignty are coming full circle in the face of US threats and global disruption.
We discuss how historical issues of land, identity, and sovereignty are coming full circle in the face of US threats and global disruption.
Happy #FoxyFriday! Have a wonderful weekend and be sure to check out the latest chapter in our new series ‘Canada at a Crossroads’. You can find it right at the top on our homepage!
November 28, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Happy #FoxyFriday! Have a wonderful weekend and be sure to check out the latest chapter in our new series ‘Canada at a Crossroads’. You can find it right at the top on our homepage!
And just like that…winter showed up in Canada uninvited and WAYYYYY too enthusiastic.
November 26, 2025 at 7:47 PM
And just like that…winter showed up in Canada uninvited and WAYYYYY too enthusiastic.
If you’re just checking in on us- indeed, this is still our vibe this weekend.
November 23, 2025 at 5:18 PM
If you’re just checking in on us- indeed, this is still our vibe this weekend.
Weekend vibes.
If anyone needs us, we’ll be channeling this energy until Monday.
If anyone needs us, we’ll be channeling this energy until Monday.
November 22, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Weekend vibes.
If anyone needs us, we’ll be channeling this energy until Monday.
If anyone needs us, we’ll be channeling this energy until Monday.
Have YOU watched the second chapter of Canada at a Crossroads yet? If you're a teacher, we've also created lessons for your Science, Civics, English, Art, and Careers class!
November 18, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Have YOU watched the second chapter of Canada at a Crossroads yet? If you're a teacher, we've also created lessons for your Science, Civics, English, Art, and Careers class!
Happy #FoxyFriday! Enjoy a nice meal with your friends and family this weekend.
November 14, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Happy #FoxyFriday! Enjoy a nice meal with your friends and family this weekend.
Red foxes can hear small prey from over 30 metres away, even under a layer of snow.
They’ll leap high into the air and dive nose-first into the snow, pinpointing exactly where their prey is hiding, and is commonly called ‘mousing’.
Happy #FoxyFriday! Have a great weekend.
They’ll leap high into the air and dive nose-first into the snow, pinpointing exactly where their prey is hiding, and is commonly called ‘mousing’.
Happy #FoxyFriday! Have a great weekend.
November 7, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Red foxes can hear small prey from over 30 metres away, even under a layer of snow.
They’ll leap high into the air and dive nose-first into the snow, pinpointing exactly where their prey is hiding, and is commonly called ‘mousing’.
Happy #FoxyFriday! Have a great weekend.
They’ll leap high into the air and dive nose-first into the snow, pinpointing exactly where their prey is hiding, and is commonly called ‘mousing’.
Happy #FoxyFriday! Have a great weekend.
Canada must navigate the difficult balance between expanding its economy and protecting the environment.
Chapter Two of Canada at a Crossroads is out!
Join us on Nature Labs for the full lesson for FREE!
Chapter Two of Canada at a Crossroads is out!
Join us on Nature Labs for the full lesson for FREE!
November 6, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Canada must navigate the difficult balance between expanding its economy and protecting the environment.
Chapter Two of Canada at a Crossroads is out!
Join us on Nature Labs for the full lesson for FREE!
Chapter Two of Canada at a Crossroads is out!
Join us on Nature Labs for the full lesson for FREE!
You’ve probably heard: The government just released its new budget – the first in a while – and it’s the talk of the nation. But what exactly is a budget and why does it matter? Let’s break it down!: naturelabs.ca/the-budget/
November 5, 2025 at 2:36 PM
You’ve probably heard: The government just released its new budget – the first in a while – and it’s the talk of the nation. But what exactly is a budget and why does it matter? Let’s break it down!: naturelabs.ca/the-budget/
The territorial elections in Nunavut and Yukon mark more than just leadership changes, they’re a pivotal moment in Canada’s evolving stewardship of the Arctic.
View our analysis of both elections - head to NatureLabs.ca for the full details!
View our analysis of both elections - head to NatureLabs.ca for the full details!
November 4, 2025 at 7:10 PM
The territorial elections in Nunavut and Yukon mark more than just leadership changes, they’re a pivotal moment in Canada’s evolving stewardship of the Arctic.
View our analysis of both elections - head to NatureLabs.ca for the full details!
View our analysis of both elections - head to NatureLabs.ca for the full details!
Happy Halloween 🎃 🐦⬛ 🦉 🕷️
October 31, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Happy Halloween 🎃 🐦⬛ 🦉 🕷️
Sign up for NatureLabs.ca to get the full lesson plan for high school Socials, Science, English, Art and Careers!
October 29, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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October 24, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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High school teachers - have you started this lesson yet?
‘Canada at a Crossroads’.
This five-part story will be featured across each of the first five chapters of Nature Labs.
Sign up now at NatureLabs.ca to get the entire lesson FOR FREE!
‘Canada at a Crossroads’.
This five-part story will be featured across each of the first five chapters of Nature Labs.
Sign up now at NatureLabs.ca to get the entire lesson FOR FREE!
October 22, 2025 at 7:33 PM
High school teachers - have you started this lesson yet?
‘Canada at a Crossroads’.
This five-part story will be featured across each of the first five chapters of Nature Labs.
Sign up now at NatureLabs.ca to get the entire lesson FOR FREE!
‘Canada at a Crossroads’.
This five-part story will be featured across each of the first five chapters of Nature Labs.
Sign up now at NatureLabs.ca to get the entire lesson FOR FREE!
Happy #FoxyFriday! Get outside and explore this weekend.
October 17, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Happy #FoxyFriday! Get outside and explore this weekend.
Dr. Kate Moran is a Canadian ocean engineer and climate science leader known for her deep-sea research and big-picture thinking.
Kate is featured in a five-part story that will be featured across each of the first five chapters of NatureLabs.ca!
Kate is featured in a five-part story that will be featured across each of the first five chapters of NatureLabs.ca!
October 15, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Dr. Kate Moran is a Canadian ocean engineer and climate science leader known for her deep-sea research and big-picture thinking.
Kate is featured in a five-part story that will be featured across each of the first five chapters of NatureLabs.ca!
Kate is featured in a five-part story that will be featured across each of the first five chapters of NatureLabs.ca!
What does a marten - yes, a marten - have to do with Canadian sovereignty? Our first part in a five-part series, ‘Canada at a Crossroads’ uses the marten as a metaphor to describe Canada’s identity.
This is the first resource of this kind in Canada! NatureLabs.ca.
This is the first resource of this kind in Canada! NatureLabs.ca.
October 7, 2025 at 1:58 PM
What does a marten - yes, a marten - have to do with Canadian sovereignty? Our first part in a five-part series, ‘Canada at a Crossroads’ uses the marten as a metaphor to describe Canada’s identity.
This is the first resource of this kind in Canada! NatureLabs.ca.
This is the first resource of this kind in Canada! NatureLabs.ca.
🌲 World Habitat Day 🌲
October 6, 2025 at 4:35 PM
🌲 World Habitat Day 🌲
High school teachers! Don’t forget to head to NatureLabs.ca to try our brand new full lesson + activities ‘Canada at a Crossroads’ for your class (Science, Socials, Art, English, Careers).
October 2, 2025 at 5:10 PM
High school teachers! Don’t forget to head to NatureLabs.ca to try our brand new full lesson + activities ‘Canada at a Crossroads’ for your class (Science, Socials, Art, English, Careers).