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Canadian Museum of Nature: Muskrat

For Students 3rd - 8th
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

Canadian Museum of Nature: Northern Gannet

For Students 9th - 10th
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

For Students 9th - 10th
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

For Students 3rd - 5th
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

For Students 3rd - 5th
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

For Students 9th - 10th
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

Canadian Museum of Nature: Kangaroos

For Students 9th - 10th
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

Canadian Museum of Nature: Koala

For Students 9th - 10th
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

Canadian Museum of Nature: Greater Kudu

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Lemur

For Students 9th - 10th
Get to know the Lemur.. colored photos, description, life cycle, map of habitat, food. Only the basic details of this little animal are given, making this site perfect for younger researchers.
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Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Leopard

For Students 9th - 10th
Get to know the Leopard...colored photos, description, life cycle, map of habitat, food. Only the basic details of this big cat are given, making this site perfect for younger researchers.
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Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Least Weasel

For Students 9th - 10th
Get to know the Least Weasel.. 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

Canadian Museum of Nature: Canada Lynx

For Students 9th - 10th
Get to know the Canada Lynx.. colored photos, description, life cycle, map of habitat, food. Only the basic details of this cat are given, making this site perfect for younger researchers.
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Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: American Marten

For Students 9th - 10th
Get to know the American Marten.. colored photos, description, life cycle, map of habitat, food. Only the basic details of this mammal are given, making this site perfect for younger researchers.
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Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Duck Billed Platypus

For Students 9th - 10th
Get to know the Duck-billed Platypus.. 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

Canadian Museum of Nature: Polar Bear

For Students 9th - 10th
Get to know the Polar Bear.. colored photos, description, life cycle, map of habitat, food. Only the basic details of this white bear are given, making this site perfect for younger researchers.
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Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Pygmy Hippopotamus

For Students 9th - 10th
Get to know the Pygmy Hippopotamus.. 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

Canadian Museum of Nature: Red Fox

For Students 9th - 10th
Get to know the Red Fox.. 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

Canadian Museum of Nature: Whooping Crane

For Students 9th - 10th
Briefly described are the Whooping Crane's characteristics, habitat, food and migration patterns. Included are five photographs, including one that illustrates its towering height.
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Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Vultures

For Students 9th - 10th
Briefly described are the vulture's characteristics, habitat, and food sources. Included are eight photographs and a list of names for old world vultures.
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Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Trumpeter Swan

For Students 9th - 10th
Briefly described are the Trumpeter Swan's characteristics, habitat, and breeding habits. Included are seven photographs.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Takahe

For Students 9th - 10th
Do you know what a Takahe is? Get the facts on this bird that was once thought to be extinct. Included are five photographs.
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Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Snowy Owl

For Students 9th - 10th
Briefly described are the characteristics and habitat of the Snowy Owl. Included are ten excellent photographs.
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Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Common Carp

For Students 9th - 10th
A short description of the Common Carp found in North America and Europe.