TOPSHAM — The Cathance River Education Alliance will sponsor a program titled “Maine’s Creatures of the Night” from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Topsham Public Library on Foreside Road.
Presented by the Center for Wildlife, the program offers introduction to some of Maine’s creatures of the night. It aims to answer such questions as: How does a bat find thousands of tiny mosquitoes in the dark? Why would a bear choose to lumber around at night? How does a porcupine defend himself against a predator?
Using live animals and hands-on materials, presenters will answer these questions and explain how nocturnal mammals use all of their senses and unique abilities to find food and shelter at night.
A live opossum, porcupine, bat and owl are scheduled to attend.
Admission is free. For more information, visit www.creamaine.org.
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