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Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Bowheads in Ontario?

For Students 9th - 10th
This site looks into the possibility that Bowheads ranged as far south as the Ottawa Valley as fossils were found in White Lake Ontario where the Champlain Sea once was.
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MarineBio Conservation Society

Marine Bio: Bowhead Whales

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated reference tool features useful information on the bowhead whale with facts on physical characteristics, behavior, range, habitat, diet, and conservation status.
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Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Bowhead Whale

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Bowhead Whale

For Students 4th - 8th
Bowheads live in icy Arctic seas. A smooth back with no dorsal fin, a blowhole placed in a high crown at the top of the head, and a thick layer of blubber for insulation equip them for this environment. Learn more about the Balaena...