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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.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Bactrian Camel

For Students 9th - 10th
Bactrian camels are found wild in the Gobi Desert, and in the grasslands of China and Mongolia. Details about this animal can be found here along with photos.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Brown Rat

For Students 9th - 10th
Brown rats are the ones that can carry diseases to humans and are loathed and feared by many. Details about this animal can be found here.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Northern Leopard Frog

For Students 3rd - 8th
Here, the Northern Leopard Frog, a popular frog throughout North America, is described in succinct detail.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Great Auk

For Students 9th - 10th
A profile of the extinct Great Auk is provided here by the Canadian Museum of Nature.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Bobcat

For Students 9th - 10th
Bobcats are sometimes confused with lynxes but are smaller and have more spots. Some facts and pictures can be found here.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Common Nighthawk

For Students 3rd - 8th
Briefly described are the location and characteristics of the Common Nighthawk. Nine excellent photographs are also included.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Common Loon

For Students 9th - 10th
The Common Loon is the provincial bird of Ontario. Described are it's characteristics, offspring, and migratory patterns. Ten beautiful images capture this majestic bird in its environment.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Black Capped Chickadee

For Students 3rd - 8th
Have you heard the bird call, "Chicka-dee-dee-dee"? This familiar call belongs to New Brunswick's provincial bird. Briefly described are its song, features, food and habitat. Included are ten beautiful close up photographs.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Barn Swallow

For Students 9th - 10th
Briefly described are the characteristics, food, and habitat of the Barn Swallow. Included are ten beautiful photographs.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: American White Pelican

For Students 9th - 10th
Did you know that the awkward looking pelican is very graceful in flight? Briefly described are its features, habitat and young. Seven excellent photographs showcase this bird in its environment.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: American Robin

For Students 9th - 10th
The robin usually signals the arrival of spring in Canada. This brief description of the robin includes ten excellent pictures of the bird and its young.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Bald Eagle

For Students 9th - 10th
Described, briefly are the Bald Eagle's characteristics, food and location. Ten beautiful photographs showcase this majestic bird.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Anaconda

For Students 3rd - 8th
Did you know that a full grown Anaconda can weigh as much as 200 K g (441 lb.)? This is just one of the interesting facts that describe this reptiles features and habitat. Seven photographs provide excellent close up views.
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Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Gray Ratsnake

For Students 3rd - 8th
Previously known as black ratsnakes, the gray ratsnake is one of the largest snakes found in Canada. Described are its characteristics, young and food.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Garter Snake

For Students 3rd - 8th
Did you know that the common garter snake can be found in every province in Canada, except Newfoundland? This is just one of the interesting facts presented along with eight close up photographs.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Boa Constrictor

For Students 3rd - 8th
The boa constrictor is not venomous, but kills its pray by constriction. Described at the boa constrictor's characteristics, young, habitat and pray. Included is one close up image.