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Canadian Museum of Nature: Przewalski's Horse
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
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: 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: Atlantic Puffin
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: 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: Kakapo
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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: 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: Flightless Cormorant
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: 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 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: Carolina Parakeet
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
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
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
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.