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Canadian Museum of Nature: Northern Alligator Lizard

For Students 9th - 10th
The northern alligator lizard is Canada's largest lizard. Described are its characteristics, and habitat.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Indian Gavial

For Students 9th - 10th
The Indian gavial is one of the rarest crocodile species in Asia. Described at its characteristics, young. Included is one photograph.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Galapagos Land Inguana

For Students 3rd - 8th
Today, very few of the Galapagos land iguanas exist. Described are their characteristics, food, and reproduction. Eight photographs show this iguana close up in its habitat.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Crocodiles

For Students 9th - 10th
Do you know the difference between a crocodile and an alligator? Find out how they differ, the number of species, what they eat, their characteristics and location. Six pictures show this reptile in its habitat.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: American Alligator

For Students 9th - 10th
Did you know that there are 21 crocodilian species? This is just one of the interesting facts that describe the alligator's features, habitat, and young. Ten close up photographs provide for an exciting look at this amazing reptile.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Dovekie

For Students 9th - 10th
The Dovekie, also known as a little auk, is a small black and white sea bird that inhabits the Arctic and Northern Atlantic oceans. Briefly described are the locations it may be found in and its characteristics. Included are two close up...
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Yellow Bellied Sapsucker

For Students 9th - 10th
Briefly described are the characteristics and feeding habits of the Yellow-bellied Sapsucker. This is of one of the few species of migratory woodpeckers. Two pictures provide a close up view.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Leech

For Students 9th - 10th
A short, easy-to-understand article on leeches.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Leeches

For Students 9th - 10th
Leeches are found all over the world in both fresh and salt water, yet people tend to know little about them. Some facts and photos of these misunderstood creatures are found here.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Gorillas

For Students 6th - 8th
Provides a brief overview of the endangered gorilla. Content includes a quick look at gorilla behavior, diet, and endangered environment.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: House Mouse

For Students 9th - 10th
The house mouse is found virtually all over the world except for the Antarctica. This page has some basic facts and a few photos of this little rodent.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Rock Ptarmigan

For Students 9th - 10th
The Canadian Museum of Nature provides a concise introduction to the official bird for Canada's newest territory, Nunavut. Find out all the basic facts about the Rock Ptarmigan, including unique interesting information about its breeding...
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Ruby Throated Hummingbird

For Students 9th - 10th
The Canadian Museum of Nature provides a concise introduction to the Ruby-throated Hummingbird. Find out all the basic facts about this tiny bird, including a physical description and information on its feeding habits. Pictures of the...
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Sharp Tailed Grouse

For Students 9th - 10th
The Canadian Museum of Nature provides a concise introduction to the Sharp-tailed Grouse, Saskatchewan's official provincial bird. Find out all the basic facts about this North American native, including a physical description and...
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Snow Bunting

For Students 9th - 10th
The Canadian Museum of Nature provides a concise introduction to the Snow Bunting. Find out all the basic facts about this North American bird, focusing primarily on its physical description. Pictures of the Snow Bunting are also provided.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Moas

For Students 9th - 10th
The Canadian Museum of Nature provides a concise introduction to the moas. Learn about these now extinct large flightless birds that used to call New Zealand home.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Kirtland's Warbler

For Students 9th - 10th
The Canadian Museum of Nature provides a concise introduction to the Kirtland's Warbler. Learn some basic facts about this bird, including its nesting characteristics. Pictures of the Kirtland's Warbler are also provided.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: King Penguin

For Students 9th - 10th
The Canadian Museum of Nature provides a concise introduction to the King Penguin. Learn some basic facts about the world's second largest penguin. For instance, you may be surprised to learn that they are extremely social creatures,...
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Steller's Jay

For Students 3rd - 5th
The Canadian Museum of Nature provides a concise introduction to the official bird for the province of British Columbia. Find out all the basic facts about the Steller's Jay, including a particularly interesting explanation of its...
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Blue Jay

For Students 9th - 10th
The Canadian Museum of Nature provides a concise introduction to the official bird for the province of Prince Edward Island. Find out all the basic facts about the Blue Jay, as well as more unique tidbits like the mood signaling crest...
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Grizzly Bear

For Students 9th - 10th
The Canadian Museum of Nature provides a concise introduction to the Grizzly Bear. Learn some basic facts about this brown bear subspecies. A great set of pictures of the Grizzly Bear is also provided. [2 min, 20 sec]
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Gyrfalcon

For Students 9th - 10th
The Canadian Museum of Nature provides a concise introduction to the official bird for the Northwest Territories. Find out all the basic facts about the Gyrfalcon, the world's largest falcon. A great set of pictures of the Gyrfalcon is...
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Hoary Marmot

For Students 9th - 10th
The Canadian Museum of Nature provides a concise introduction to the hoary marmot. Learn some basic facts about this resident of North America's western mountain regions. A great set of pictures of the hoary marmot is also provided.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Natural History Notebooks

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This site from the Canadian Museum of Nature, a natural history museum, provides short information blurbs and fun facts on over 240 different common animals categorized by type (mammals, fish, reptiles, invertebrates, amphibians,...