This is a 3D model of Barkley Canyon, a marine canyon off Canada's west coast.
The deep parts of the ocean are less known to us than the stars.
Blue whales, the largest animals of the planet, feed on tiny animals- krill.
Krill are found in this jar.
One last look at the blue whale skeleton before departing from the Water Gallery.
Out in the atrium, a look up at Gaia, with Africa at left.
The next gallery is the Mammal Gallery, and the first thing you see is this display of a polar bear and cub at a breathing hole for a seal.
We leave off for today with this display answering just what are mammals.
krills are real in the jar? Looks gross.
ReplyDeletePreserved, of course.
DeleteAlways interesting with the blue whale. Just ask Alan Davies!
ReplyDeleteBlue whales are remarkable animals.
DeleteI find it fascinating seeing how deep an abyss can go, not that I would venture in one myself.
ReplyDeleteThat canyon is a remarkable one.
DeleteA Polar Bear on sea ice may soon be but a memory.
ReplyDeleteThat may be.
Delete...the earth still holds a number of mysteries.
ReplyDeleteIt does.
DeleteYour shots of the display of the polar are great.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteThe abyss...
ReplyDeleteIndeed.
DeleteI had no idea what krill looked like. Imagine how much a whale would need to eat - amazing.
ReplyDeleteA lot!
DeleteBeautiful polar bear photos ~
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
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Thank you.
DeleteThose bears are very life-like.
ReplyDeleteThey are.
DeletePolar bears find their way to Newfoundland every spring on the ice flows.
ReplyDeleteNot surprising.
DeleteThe polar bears are quite impressive.
ReplyDeleteIndeed.
DeleteUnderwater landscape is so fascinating.
ReplyDeleteIt is.
DeleteThat polar bear exhibit is a tad confronting to see with one hunting.
ReplyDeleteTrue.
DeleteWhales are such interesting creatures. Always amazed to see their size in a skeleton.
ReplyDeleteIt is.
DeleteLove to watch polar bears.
ReplyDeleteMe too.
DeleteI hope the polar bears survive the changing climate.
ReplyDeleteSame here.
DeleteWow! So much to think about
ReplyDeleteIndeed.
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