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Canadian Museum of Nature: American Pika

For Students 9th - 10th
Get to know the American Pika.. colored photos, description, life cycle, map of habitat, food. Only the basic details of this little animal are given, making it perfect for younger researchers.
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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: Oryxes

For Students 3rd - 8th
Get to know the Oryxes.. colored photos, description, life cycle, map of habitat, food. Only the basic details of this African animal are given, making the site perfect for younger researchers.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Atlantic Puffin

For Students 9th - 10th
Some facts about the Atlantic puffin, Newfoundland and Labrador's provincial bird, are given. Drawings and photos are included.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Kakapo

For Students 9th - 10th
The kakapo is a New Zealand bird whose numbers have steadily declined for centuries. In the late 1900s, the few that were left were removed to an island where efforts are being made to ensure their survival. You will find some brief...
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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: Kagu

For Students 9th - 10th
The kagu is a unique bird living in the rainforests of New Caledonia in the Pacific. They have long been under threat from loss of habitat. You will find some brief information about the kagu here and a drawing of one.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Crested Ibis

For Students 9th - 10th
The crested ibis was barely saved from extinction in Asia after the last seven known to be alive were put into a protective sanctuary in China. The population has increased and many have been released back into the wild but it is still...
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Imperial Amazon

For Students 9th - 10th
Imperial Amazons are gorgeous birds found only in Dominica in the Lesser Antilles. They were brought back from near extinction and live in protected rainforest parks. You will find some information about the Imperial Amazon here and a...
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Great Blue Heron

For Students 9th - 10th
The great blue heron lives in North and South America and so far has a healthy population. Facts about its habitat, diet and features are available here along with many pictures.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Greater Prairie Chicken

For Students 9th - 10th
The greater prairie-chicken almost died out and only small pockets of them survive now in the United States. This page explains the difficulties they faced from disturbances to their habitat.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Golden Eagle

For Students 9th - 10th
Basic information about the golden eagle - its diet, where it lives, features, etc. There are also numerous photos.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Muskrat

For Students 3rd - 8th
Get to know the muskrat.. 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: Flightless Cormorant

For Students 9th - 10th
The flightless cormorant is an endangered bird that lives on the Galapagos Islands. Information about this bird as well as pictures can be found here.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Carolina Parakeet

For Students 9th - 10th
The Carolina parakeet was once found in the southern United States but is now extinct. The reasons are explained here and you can see a drawing of this lost bird.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Kangaroos

For Students 9th - 10th
Get to know the Kangaroo.. 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: 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: Lemur

For Students 9th - 10th
Get to know the Lemur.. colored photos, description, life cycle, map of habitat, food. Only the basic details of this little animal 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: American Marten

For Students 9th - 10th
Get to know the American Marten.. colored photos, description, life cycle, map of habitat, food. Only the basic details of this mammal are given, making this site perfect for younger researchers.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Duck Billed Platypus

For Students 9th - 10th
Get to know the Duck-billed Platypus.. 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.