Canadian Museum of Nature
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.
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: Crested Ibis
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...
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: Great Blue Heron
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.
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: Black Footed Ferret
Most of the black-footed ferret population in North America has been eradicated due to human activities and campaigns to remove prairie dogs from agricultural areas. A few protected colonies have survived in the United States. Some facts...
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: Asian Lion
The Asian lion is an endangered animal with only two populations surviving today. Information about this creature and photos can be found on this animal facts page.
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: California Condor
There are very few California condors left and the ones that are able to reproduce are in captivity as efforts are made to build up their population. The reasons for their decline are explained here and you can see some pictures of them.
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: Fin Whale
Gives some basic information about the fin whale, which can be seen in eastern Canada's waters during its summer migration. There is concern about the fin whale population, as it has not regained its robustness since bans on whale...
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: Bowhead Whale
The bowhead whale is on the endangered list as efforts continue to be made to bolster its population. Details about this Arctic animal can be found here.
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: Bees
Bees are found all over the world and are vital for controlling other insect populations. Some basic facts about bees can be read here, and there are pictures as well.
Hans Lohninger
Photo Globe: Canada
Presents many general country facts about Canada in a well organized chart form. Content includes: geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. This site is enriched by links...
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Nature Canada: Important Bird Areas of Canada
Important Bird Areas of Canada is a conservation initiative whose goal is to identify, monitor and develop local support for the protection of selected natural habitats that are essential for the survival of bird populations. The work...
Nature Canada
Nature Canada: Canada's Important Bird Areas
Fact pages for many of Canada's birds can be found on this site. The site aims to raise awareness about efforts to conserve bird populations. There is excellent information about how climate change affects birds, and what birds need in...
University of Alberta
Atlas of Alberta Railways: Land Grant System
Presented by the University of Alberta, this resource contains information on the land grant system in the Alberta region. Information on how the Canadian government used land grants in the late 19th century to spur population growth in...
Other
Wild Bc: Grizzly Bear Biology [Pdf]
This excellent teacher guide has detailed lesson plans on grizzly bear biology, behavior, population, etc.
Other
Statistics Canada: 2006 Census: Aboriginal Peoples in Canada
According to Canada's 2006 census, the city of Winnipeg, Manitoba had the highest urban, aboriginal population in Canada. Statistics for other urban and regional areas are included on this government site.
Other
Manitoba Model Forest Network: Wonderful World of Boreal Woodland Caribou [Pdf]
This 60-page Science unit on Manitoba's boreal woodland caribou looks at all aspects of this animal, for example, a day and a year in its life, its habitat, diet, how it maintains its population, adaptations it has made, and threats it...
Other
Doctors Without Borders: Canada
Doctors without Borders in Canada recruits medical personnel to help treat populations of people around the world who would otherwise not receive medical help. This site offers the information in English or French.
Other
Canada: Thematic Maps
At this site find examples of thematic maps from the Canadian census. "A thematic map shows the spatial distribution of one or more specific data themes for standard geographic areas."
Friends of Algonquin Park
The Science Behind Algonquin's Animals: Brook Trout Research
It is a difficult job to determine the population of fish in a lake. Using a mark-recapture method gives researchers an accurate estimate of the fish population in a lake. As a researcher, your job at this activity, is to capture Brook...
Nature Canada
Nature Canada: Arctic Tern
Facts about the Arctic tern, a Canadian seabird, are given. While the population is large, there are concerns about the numbers being in decline.
Friends of Algonquin Park
The Science Behind Algonquin's Animals: Brook Trout
Learn about the Brook Trout's appearance, size, migration, food sources and breeding as well as the answers to other interesting research questions. Included is a video showing the capturing and marking of a Brook Trout and an...
Nature Canada
Nature Canada: Acadian Flycatcher
The Acadian flycatcher ranges from southern Ontario in the north and South American countries in the south. This fact page gives information about this species and the health of its population.
Nature Canada
Nature Canada: American Black Duck
A fact sheet giving information about the American black duck and efforts to restore the population to its 1950s levels.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Canada
Features a complete destination guide to Canada, a country profile, background overview, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government,...