Monday, May 4, 2026

Wildlife Of The Northern Nation

 Side by side here is a moose skull, with that of a thinhorn sheep skull.


Here we have three thinhorn sheep, residents of the northern mountains.


One of the most majestic animals to be found in Canada- the moose. This diorama, with its combination of specimen, painted background and textured foreground, really stands out.


Across the way, a display case features several kinds of mustelids. On the top shelf are the least weasel, the ermine, and the long tailed weasel. Below them is the fisher.


The American mink and American marten are paired together.


The sea otter and river otter are part of the mustelid family.


As are the American badger and the wolverine.


Moving along, this smaller diorama features the Richardson's ground squirrel, a resident of the Canadian west.

26 comments:

  1. The moose is impressive. Known as älg here, nicknamed the king of the forest.

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    1. I've had some close encounters with moose. They are incredible animals.

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  2. Another wonderful wildlife exhibit. I love the moose. Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.

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  3. I love the dioramas, William. Especially that moose one.

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  4. Interesting dioramas of animals not found on the central prairie. If a moose wonders into our state it makes the news as an animal that is clearly lost.

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  5. I do like imagining them back in the day!

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  6. The displays are impressive!

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  7. A lot of skill goes into these exhibits.

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