The Canada yew (Taxus canadensis) is an understory shrub common in most forests of Quebec and Eastern North America....
Read MoreJacques Prescott est biologiste, professeur associé à la Chaire en éco-conseil de l’Université du Québec à Chicoutimi. Spécialiste de la biodiversité et du développement durable, il est l’auteur de nombreux livres et articles sur la faune et la conservation de la nature. Il nous fait l’honneur de rejoindre notre équipe de collaborateurs et signera chaque mois une chronique intitulée Faune et flore. / Jacques Prescott is a biologist, associate professor with the Chair in Eco-Counselling of the Université du Québec à Chicoutimi. A specialist in biodiversity and sustainable development, he is the author of numerous books and articles about wildlife and nature conservation. He has honoured us by joining our team of contributors and will write a monthly column entitled Wildlife and Habitat.
The Canada yew (Taxus canadensis) is an understory shrub common in most forests of Quebec and Eastern North America....
Read MoreAlthough it is classed as part of the big Canidae (or canid) family – which includes wolves, coyotes and...
Read MoreThe White-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis) is a regular visitor to bird feeders and lives in the deciduous forests of...
Read MoreThe star-nose condylure (Condylura cristata) is a remarkable little creature which evolved in the wetland habitats of North America....
Read MoreWe humans are fascinated by the bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus), with its majestic presence and its identification as a...
Read MoreEquipped with a lo-o-o-o-ng abdomen and impressive mandibles, the dragonfly looks like it could easily sting or bite us....
Read MoreKnown colloquially in French as the merisier, the yellow birch (Betula alleghaniensis) is a tree native to northeastern North...
Read MoreWith its long, strong beak, prominent crest and impressive size, the Pileated Woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus) has a silhouette evocative...
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