Now this is a fun question to try and answer!  An article in Audubon News explains the research that likely corrects the old ideas that it was about not rolling off rocky ledges. For centuries, people have marvelled at the brown-flecked shell of a murre’s egg, which can range in color from a creamy white to a vibrant turqoise. But murre eggs have also fascinated people for another reason: their unusually angular tip, which is one of the pointiest in the avian kingdom. In the 1800s, naturalists posited that this shape allowed the eggs … Continue reading →

  Bottom Line Conclusion: In boreal forests, the organic matter consumed by earthworms means a reduction in available nutrients for other organisms, reduction in fungi, and reduction in soil moisture. A new study by a large team of researchers from around the world has looked at global earthworm diversity patterns that are influenced by climate to try and help anticipate how these valuable animals might be affected in a warming world. The study covered 57 countries, including Canada, and gathered data from nearly 7,000 sites. But a Canadian researcher who … Continue reading →

For the third year, KNC members volunteered their time to raise money for the club by acting as tour guides for visiting students in TRU World’s programs. This year we hosted eight groups, seven from Jakarta, Indonesia and one from Kyoto, Japan. With group sizes ranging from 20 to 25, this comprised a total of 162 students. The club will receive $2,430.  We spend about two hours with each group learning about the ecology of the Tranquille creek area and finishing with gold panning in the creek. On two of … Continue reading →