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Canadian Museum of Nature: Asian Lion

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Asian Elephant

For Students 9th - 10th
The Asian elephant has a long history of being used by humans and is now endangered. Information about this creature and photos can be found on this animal facts page.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Arctic Wolf

For Students 9th - 10th
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: American Mink

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the behavior and habits of the American mink. A set of pictures accompanies this animal facts page.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: American Badger

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the behavior and habits of the American badger. A set of pictures accompanies this animal facts page.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: African Wild Dog

For Students 9th - 10th
The survival of the African wild dog is fragile as it is easily affected by human intrusion on its habitat. Facts and pictures are found on this animal facts page.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Lion

For Students 3rd - 8th
Lions of today mainly live in protected areas as their survival is threatened. Facts and pictures are found on this animal facts page.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: African Elephant

For Students 9th - 10th
You will find information here about the African elephant and how it differs from the Asian elephant. There is also a nice set of pictures.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Octopuses

For Students 9th - 10th
The octopus is a fascinating creature that is found all over the world. Its ability to change the skin's appearance, for example, helps it to communicate with other octopuses as well as to camouflage itself. More interesting facts and...
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Monarch

For Students 9th - 10th
The Monarch butterfly is widely studied by students when they learn about insect life cycles. Basic information about the Monarch and threats to its survival are described here. There are also pictures showing the Monarch in various...
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Canadian Museum of Nature: House Fly

For Students 9th - 10th
The house fly is found all over the world and is well known for its ability to carry communicable diseases such as dysentery and typhus. Some facts about them can be read here.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Grasshoppers

For Students 9th - 10th
Grasshoppers are found all over the world. Some basic facts about these insects are found here along with some pictures.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Bees

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Sea Worms

For Students 9th - 10th
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: Ants

For Students 9th - 10th
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: Giraffe

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about the giraffe's physical features and behavior is found here, along with some photos. The largest concentration of giraffes lives in Tanzania today.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Gibbons

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives some basic information about the gibbon, which is found in Southeast Asian rain forests.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Giant Armadillo

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives some basic information about the giant armadillo, which is found in South America.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Giant Anteater

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives some basic information about the giant anteater, which is found in South America.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Gaur

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives information about the gaur, an endangered wild cattle species found in India and Malaysia.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Ermine

For Students 9th - 10th
The ermine is widespread through the northern continents. Details about their physical features, habits and diet are given here.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Eland

For Students 3rd - 8th
The eland is an antelope found on African savannahs. Its survival is under threat. Details about their physical features, habitat range and social behaviour are given here.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Chimpanzee

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about the chimpanzee's physical features and social behavior is found here, along with some photos. The article notes that chimpanzees have been widely studied in scientific research.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: African Buffalo

For Students 9th - 10th
The African buffalo lives in the forests of Central Africa. It is a fearsome animal when threatened. Details about the African buffalo can be found here along with photos.