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Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Jaguar

For Students 9th - 10th
The Canadian Museum presents a beautifully illustrated image of a jaguar, followed by a brief descriptive text.
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Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Amphibians

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides fascinating facts and images of frogs and salamanders plus a map of where they can be found.
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Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: California Condor

For Students 3rd - 5th
There are very few California condors left and the ones that are able to reproduce are in captivity as efforts are made to build up their population. The reasons for their decline are explained here and you can see some pictures of them.
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Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Dodo

For Students 3rd - 8th
The Dodo became extinct shortly after 1640 and all that remains of them today are bones and some pieces of skin. Provided is a brief description of their location, characteristics and predators.
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Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Condor

For Students 9th - 10th
Described are the locations where the Condor may be found and its characteristics. Nine excellent photographs include close up shots of this magnificent bird.
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Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Native Plant Gardening

For Students 9th - 10th
Plants native to Canada that would do well in small, ecologically friendly gardens are presented here. There are several plants each for ponds, meadows and woodlands. Each plant has a popup window with facts about it.
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Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Dinosaurs: Archaeopteryx Lithographica

For Students 3rd - 8th
Is it a feathered dinosaur, or the ancestor of birds? Find out about the Archaeopteryx lithographica whose fossil remains show feathers similar to that of a bird, and whose skeleton resembles that of a dinosaur.
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Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Peary Caribou

For Students 3rd - 8th
Get to know the Peary Caribou.. colored photos, description, life cycle, map of habitat, food. Only the basic details of this animal are given, making it a perfect site for younger researchers.
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Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Killer Whale

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

Canadian Museum of Nature: Lions (Prehistoric)

For Students 3rd - 8th
Lions were among the largest predators during the ice age. Get other interesting facts about this ancestor of the American Lion.
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Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Orangutan

For Students 9th - 10th
Get to know the Orangutan.. 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: Ocelot

For Students 9th - 10th
Get to know the Ocelot.. 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: Muskox

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

Canadian Museum of Nature: Ord's Kangaroo Rat

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

Canadian Museum of Nature: Moose

For Students 3rd - 8th
Get to know the Moose.. colored photos, description, life cycle, map of habitat, food. Only the basic details of this large mammal are given, making this site perfect for younger researchers.
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Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Raccoon

For Students 3rd - 8th
Get to know the Raccoon.. 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: American Red Squirrel

For Students 9th - 10th
Get to know the American Red Squirrel.. 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: Sable Antelope

For Students 9th - 10th
Get to know the Sable Antelope.. 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: Sea Otter

For Students 9th - 10th
Get to know the Sea Otter.. 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: Striped Skunk

For Students 9th - 10th
The Canadian Museum of Nature offers a detailed drawing of a striped skunk followed by a brief description of the animal.
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Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Wolf

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you can find a beautiful sketch of a wolf, followed by a brief description of wolves.
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Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Harp Seal

For Students 3rd - 8th
A condensed site with "need to know" facts. Physical characteristics, diet, length of life, and predators are the main focus of this site.
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Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Hooded Seal

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief overview of the hooded seal with quick facts on size, distribution, diet, an explanation of the name "hooded".
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Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Pronghorn

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