Tuesday, May 5, 2026

All Creatures Great And Small

 The next diorama in the Mammal Gallery features caribou, in the midst of migration.


Two display cases side by side feature small animals with their own defenses. The skunk is one of them.


And the porcupine is another.


Across from them are small dioramas. This one features the Arctic ground squirrel.


This is the eastern grey squirrel.


The collared pika is a resident of northern and mountain landscapes.

22 comments:

  1. ...a skunk and porcupine have unique means of protection, but skunks are common road kill.

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  2. Lovely diorama ~ awesome critters ~ thanks ^_^

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  3. I love all the critters, especially the caribou! Take care, enjoy your day!

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  4. I've heard stinky stories about Skunks over the years, glad we don't have them here. Have a great week.

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    1. I've had the odd encounter, but fortunately never ended badly.

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  5. Seeing caribou on the tundra gives another picture of the animal . They have a very different gait.

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  6. Beautiful exhibit, but you can keep the skunk!

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  7. The majestic caribou and the cute squirrels, lovely 😍

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