- Instagram @cuButterflies
- Instagram @CarletonBiology
- Instagram @CarletonScience
- Nature By Runtz
- Instagram @ottawa.wildlife.art
Use #CarletonButterfly2023 to interact with us on social media during the Butterfly Show!
Instagram @cuButterflies
The Carleton Butterfly Show Instagram account is updated regularly during the 10 days of the Butterfly Show with gorgeous photos and fascinating facts. Follow us @cuButterflies and use the hashtag #CarletonButterfly2023 to share your at-home experience with us!
Instagram @CarletonBiology
Biology at Carleton extends far beyond the classroom to laboratories and field stations all over the world. Our graduate and undergraduate students are extensively engaged in research with faculty members at the university and with researchers outside of Carleton. Follow us @CarletonBiology to explore the scope of what our biologists are discovering!
Instagram @CarletonScience
The Faculty of Science at Carleton is research-intensive in many different disciplines. Follow us @CarletonScience to keep up with the latest discoveries, student success stories, news, and events!
Nature By Runtz
A birder/naturalist since the age of five, Biology Instructor Michael Runtz is an award-winning university lecturer, photographer, author, and keynote speaker who conducts natural history surveys and hosted the international television series Wild by Nature. Check out his Facebook page Nature By Runtz for stunning photography and fascinating nature facts.
One of our most beautiful butterflies, Baltimore Checkerspots are named after Lord Baltimore, whose coat of arms sport striking orange and black patterns.
Posted by Nature By Runtz on Friday, 3 July 2020
Giant Swallowtail caterpillars look convincingly like bird droppings, a great guise to avoid detection by predators.
Posted by Nature By Runtz on Wednesday, 12 August 2020
Instagram @ottawa.wildlife.art
Did you know Papa Papillon is also an artist? Check out Ed Bruggink’s artistic talent and passion for nature.
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