Curated OER
Animals of the Arctic
Students discover the animals that make the Canadian Arctic their home. In this Arctic animals lesson, students research the animals that live in the region and create posters that feature their findings.
Friends of Algonquin Park
Factors Limiting Population Growth of Wolves in Algonquin Park
Information is given on the Eastern Wolf's appearance, migration, food, breeding and predators. Several of the topics are highlighted with video clips. Research questions and answers examine the environmental impact on the wolves in the...
Canadian Wildlife Federation
Hinterland Who's Who: Swift Fox
Get the facts about the swift fox. Besides finding a detailed description of one of Canada's smaller foxes, you'll also learn about some of its unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Mammal Fact Sheet on the swift fox is...
Friends of Algonquin Park
The Science Behind Algonquin's Animals: Painted Turtle
Excellent information is provided on the painted turtle's appearance, weight, migration, food sources, predators and breeding. Research questions provide the answers to many common questions such as how long they live.
Friends of Algonquin Park
The Science Behind Algonquin's Animals: Black Bear
Known as the American Black Bear or commonly the Black Bear, information is detailed on its appearance, weight, migration patterns, food sources, major predators and breeding. This is an excellent resource for the student researcher.
McGill University
Mc Gill University: Canadian Biodiversity: Ecozones: Boreal Plains
The Boreal Plains are located in the center of Alberta and extend into Saskatchewan and Manitoba. This is a brief, concise description of the location, climate, geology and flora and fauna. It includes a collection of images of the...
McGill University
Mc Gill University: Canadian Biodiversity: Ecozones: Prairies
This Prairies ecozone covers southern Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. This brief, concise description includes a collection of images of the animals and birds native to the location. Many of the images include descriptions.
McGill University
Mc Gill University: Canadian Biodiversity: Ecozones: Taiga Cordillera
The Taiga Cordillera extends along the border of the Yukon and Northwest Territories. This is a brief, concise description of the location, climate, geology and flora and fauna. It includes a collection of images of the landscape as well...
McGill University
Mc Gill University: Canadian Biodiversity: Ecozones: Pacific Maritime
The Pacific Maritime ecozone lies along the British Columbia coast and it's border with Alaska. This is a brief, concise description of the location, climate, geology and flora and fauna. It includes a collection of images of the...
McGill University
Mc Gill University: Canadian Biodiversity: Ecozones: Montane Cordillera
The Montane Cordillera covers most of southern British Columbia and some of southwestern Alberta. This is a brief, concise description of the location, climate, geology and flora and fauna. It includes an excellent collection of images...
McGill University
Mc Gill University: Canadian Biodiversity: Ecozones: Hudson Plains
The Hudson Plains ecozone stretches from Manitoba to Quebec along the southern edge of the Hudson Bay. This is a brief, concise, description of the location, climate, geology and flora and fauna. It includes a collection of images of the...
Royal Canadian Geographical Society
Canadian Geographic: Animal Facts: Arctic Hare
Learn fast facts, the physiology, habitats, behaviors and range of the arctic hare.
Royal Canadian Geographical Society
Canadian Geographic: Animal Facts: Atlantic Puffin
Learn fast facts, the physiology, habitats, behaviors and range of the Atlantic puffin.
Royal Canadian Geographical Society
Canadian Geographic: Animal Facts: Bald Eagle
Learn fast facts, the physiology, habitats, behaviors and range of the bald eagle.
Royal Canadian Geographical Society
Canadian Geographic: Animal Facts: Beaver
Learn fast facts, the physiology, habitats, behaviors and range of the beaver.
Royal Canadian Geographical Society
Canadian Geographic: Animal Facts: Bighorn Sheep
Learn fast facts, the physiology, habitats, behaviors and range of the bighorn sheep.
Royal Canadian Geographical Society
Canadian Geographic: Animal Facts: Bison (Buffalo)
Learn fast facts, the physiology, habitats, behaviors and range of the bison.
Royal Canadian Geographical Society
Canadian Geographic: Animal Facts: Common Garter Snake
Learn fast facts, the physiology, habitats, behaviors and range of the common garter snake.
Royal Canadian Geographical Society
Canadian Geographic: Animal Facts: Fisher
Learn fast facts, the physiology, habitats, behaviors and range of the fisher.
Royal Canadian Geographical Society
Canadian Geographic: Animal Facts: Two Striped Grasshopper
Learn fast facts, the physiology, habitats, behaviors and range of the two-striped grasshopper.
Royal Canadian Geographical Society
Canadian Geographic: Animal Facts: Great Blue Heron
Learn fast facts, the physiology, habitats, behaviors and range of the great blue heron.
Royal Canadian Geographical Society
Canadian Geographic: Animal Facts: Monarch Butterfly
Learn fast facts, the physiology, habitats, behaviors and range of the monarch butterfly.
Royal Canadian Geographical Society
Canadian Geographic: Animal Facts: Pacific Loon
Learn fast facts, the physiology, habitats, behaviors and range of the Pacific loon.
Royal Canadian Geographical Society
Canadian Geographic: Animal Facts: Pronghorn
Learn fast facts, the physiology, habitats, behaviors and range of the pronghorn.