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Canadian Museum of Nature: Short Faced Bear

For Students 9th - 10th
The Canadian Museum of Nature unravels the characteristics of the Short-Faced Bear-a large and powerful North American land carnivore.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Saiga

For Students 9th - 10th
The Canadian Museum of Nature describes the Saiga-an adaptable and speedy Prehistoric Mammal.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Lobe Finned Fishes

For Students 9th - 10th
The Canadian Museum of Nature looks at lobe-finned fishes who possessed lungs and gills and was able to use its gills as a form of feet.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Blue Jay

For Students 9th - 10th
The Canadian Museum of Nature provides a concise introduction to the official bird for the province of Prince Edward Island. Find out all the basic facts about the Blue Jay, as well as more unique tidbits like the mood signaling crest...
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Hoary Marmot

For Students 9th - 10th
The Canadian Museum of Nature provides a concise introduction to the hoary marmot. Learn some basic facts about this resident of North America's western mountain regions. A great set of pictures of the hoary marmot is also provided.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Leatherback Turtle

For Students 9th - 10th
Interesting information accompanied by pictures and maps showing distribution are presented in this site.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Common Green Turtle

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the Common Green turtle, its location and habits in this interesting site.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Reptiles: Racer

For Students 9th - 10th
A fascinating look at the racer, a snake which is found exclusively in North America.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Yukon Horse

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the Yukon Horse, an extinct animal that covered much of North America at one time.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Woolly Mammoth

For Students 9th - 10th
A short but very interesting description of the Woolly Mammoth; its habitat and habits are described.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Northern Flying Squirrel

For Students 9th - 10th
The northern flying squirrel can be found widely in Canadian forests. Its diet, physical features and mating habits are described here.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Sea Worms

For Students 9th - 10th
Several species of sea worms are described here - the peanut worm, the priapulid worm and the spoon worm - all of which are found in Canadian waters.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Bighorn Sheep

For Students 9th - 10th
Bighorn sheep can be found in the Canadian Rockies and in some parts of the United States and Mexico. Read some fascinating facts about these unique creatures. Pictures can also be found here.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Komodo Dragon

For Students 9th - 10th
Site contains information on the Komodo Dragon. Includes how much it weighs, what it eats, where it can be found and much more information.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Eskimo Curlew

For Students 3rd - 5th
The Eskimo curlew, which migrated between the Northwest Territories and Argentina is believed to be extinct, although there are occasional reports of possible sightings. The reasons for its decline and a drawing of one can be found here.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Black Capped Chickadee

For Students 3rd - 8th
Have you heard the bird call, "Chicka-dee-dee-dee"? This familiar call belongs to New Brunswick's provincial bird. Briefly described are its song, features, food and habitat. Included are ten beautiful close up photographs.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Przewalski's Horse

For Students 9th - 10th
Get to know Przewalski's Horse .. colored photos, historical background, description, map of habitat, food. Only the basic details of this little horse are given, making it perfect for younger researchers.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: American Mastodon

For Students 3rd - 8th
Did you know that the upper tusk on the mastodon extended 2 metres (7ft)? This is just one of the interesting facts presented about this mammal that was one of the largest living animals during the ice age.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Koala

For Students 9th - 10th
Get to know the Koala.. colored photos, description, life cycle, map of habitat, food. Only the basic details of this marsupial are given, making this site perfect for younger researchers.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Greater Kudu

For Students 9th - 10th
Get to know the Greater Kudu.. colored photos, description, life cycle, map of habitat, food. Only the basic details of this antelope are given, making this site perfect for younger researchers.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Leopard

For Students 9th - 10th
Get to know the Leopard...colored photos, description, life cycle, map of habitat, food. Only the basic details of this big cat are given, making this site perfect for younger researchers.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Least Weasel

For Students 9th - 10th
Get to know the Least Weasel.. colored photos, description, life cycle, map of habitat, food. Only the basic details of this animal are given, making this site perfect for younger researchers.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Polar Bear

For Students 9th - 10th
Get to know the Polar Bear.. colored photos, description, life cycle, map of habitat, food. Only the basic details of this white bear are given, making this site perfect for younger researchers.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Red Fox

For Students 9th - 10th
Get to know the Red Fox.. colored photos, description, life cycle, map of habitat, food. Only the basic details of this animal are given, making this site perfect for younger researchers.