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Canadian Museum of Nature: Invertebrates
Features interesting facts and colorful photos of a variety of invertebrates with a map of the location where they can be found.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Sila: Clue Into Climate Change
The Arctic is where climate is changing at a faster pace than any other place in the world. Explore Water, Earth, Fire, and Air to investigate the basic elements that support all life and learn about the impact climate change is having...
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Northern Flying Squirrel
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: Arctic Wolf
The Arctic wolf is native to the Canadian Arctic. Information and pictures are found on this animal facts page.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Sea Worms
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
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: Ants
Ants have long fascinated people for the hierarchical nature of their colonies, which in many ways resemble human social structures. They are also known for their intelligence. Some facts and pictures are found here.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Komodo Dragon
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: Natural History Notebooks
This site from the Canadian Museum of Nature, a natural history museum, provides short information blurbs and fun facts on over 240 different common animals categorized by type (mammals, fish, reptiles, invertebrates, amphibians,...
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Striped Skunk
The Canadian Museum of Nature offers a detailed drawing of a striped skunk followed by a brief description of the animal.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Native Plant Gardening
Plants native to Canada that would do well in small, ecologically friendly gardens are presented here. There are several plants each for ponds, meadows and woodlands. Each plant has a popup window with facts about it.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Northern Gannet
The northern gannet lives on the east coast of Canada and in Western Europe, and winters in the U.S. It is known for its size and for its speed as a diver when feeding on fish. Information about the northern gannet and photos can be...
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Razorbill & Common Murre
Some facts about the razorbill and the common murre are given. Drawings and photos are included.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Common Raven
Some facts about the common crow are given. People often confuse ravens with crows and the features that distinguish them from each other are explained. Drawings and photos are included.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Peregrine Falcon
The population of peregrine falcons in North America has dramatically declined, largely due to human pesticide use. Some facts about the bird are provided, along with drawings and photos.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Piping Plover
The piping plover is on the list of endangered species, largely due to loss of its beach habitat. Here are some facts about this bird along with drawings and photos.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Eskimo Curlew
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: Canada Lynx
Get to know the Canada Lynx.. colored photos, description, life cycle, map of habitat, food. Only the basic details of this cat are given, making this site perfect for younger researchers.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Black Capped Chickadee
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: Canada Goose
The Canada goose is a bird very familiar to North Americans. The reasons for its healthy population are explained here, as well as some details about this bird.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Common Nighthawk
Briefly described are the location and characteristics of the Common Nighthawk. Nine excellent photographs are also included.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Northern Alligator Lizard
The northern alligator lizard is Canada's largest lizard. Described are its characteristics, and habitat.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Peary Caribou
Get to know the Peary Caribou.. colored photos, description, life cycle, map of habitat, food. Only the basic details of this animal are given, making it a perfect site for younger researchers.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Moose
Get to know the Moose.. colored photos, description, life cycle, map of habitat, food. Only the basic details of this large mammal are given, making this site perfect for younger researchers.