We’re on the Air!

WHO PUT THE SQUIRRELS IN CHARGE?!!! Back by popular demand, the Northern Tails critters are on another bold mission to tell the stories of the boreal forest – a place you didn’t know you didn’t even know... Tune in to discover brave new worlds, nature's realities (with twists), and heroic ecosystems that are super-influencers for the health of the planet.

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About Northern Tails

A puppet-powered wildlife web series with heart, smarts and silly bits.

Animated animals and characters from the movie Northern Tails, including a bear with glasses, an otter with a thermometer, a fox with headphones, a moose, a penguin, and other forest animals, with the movie title at the bottom.
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After its wildly successful “mockmentary” pilot season, the curious (and slightly chaotic) crew of ground squirrels are now in charge of the forest’s favourite television station. Comedy, science and retro vibes are still at the heart of the show, but the species and environment are adapting to new climate realities.

Equal parts silly and sincere, Northern Tails is original edutainment created in the Yukon, Canada – to be shared around the world.

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Classroom Challenges

Turn the science, stories and ideas from Northern Tails into fun, hands-on activities for elementary and middle-school students. Watch an episode, get curious and then head outside and see what you can discover in your own community.

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Learn About the Challenges

Everyone has a role to play in the boreal forest… Our ensemble cast of characters represents the wild, biodiversity of creatures and plants that bring the boreal ecosystems to life.

Meet the neighbours

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A person dressed in a ground squirrel costume wearing glasses, holding a microphone, with a beige background.
A puppet of Winston the Common Raven from the TV show 'Trickster' with a fuzzy black body, large eyes, and a pink tongue, set against a green background.
Costumed character of a woodland caribou with large eyes and eyelashes, holding a smartphone, against a purple background with text indicating the name 'Isabelle,' as well as titles 'Woodland Caribou' and 'Influencer, environmental advocate.'
People in wolf costumes holding microphones with a text box at the bottom that reads: BRUNO, Wolf, Family man, moonlighting musician.
A person wearing a costume of Lou the beaver from the TV show 'Clifford the Big Red Dog' standing in front of an orange background with a section of orange banner at the bottom containing text.
A cartoon character of a wolverine with large eyes, pink tongue, and claws, standing with hands clasped in front of a purple background.
A puppet of a fox with orange fur, white face, and black paws, wearing a white collar and black tie, standing against a green background.
Six plush ground squirrels wearing glasses, scarves, and t-shirts, standing in a forest scene with trees, rocks, and pink flowers, holding film equipment and a clapperboard, representing a film crew.

Our home ~ the boreal forest

With a billion acres across Northern Canada, crawling with thousands of creatures and streaming with the most surface freshwater in the world, the boreal ecosystem is a super-influencer for the health of the entire planet. As we explore this vast land with a motley crew of characters, we can learn what our wild neighbours do for us and what they need to survive...

WE ARE THE WOODS | Music Video Speacial

All together now! This is our love letter to the boreal forest – and a call to action. All the Northern Tails critters have come together in a tribute to the classic, global chart-topper “We Are the World”. They are taking a stand, taking care of each other and reminding us that the forest is home to all of us. #BorealBoosters

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