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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...
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The Science Behind Algonquin's Animals: Teacher Resources
Teacher .pdf resources may be downloaded and include background reading and lesson plans to assist teachers with integrating wildlife research into the classroom.
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The Science Behind Algonquin's Animals: Teacher Resources
Teacher .pdf resources may be downloaded and include background reading and lesson plans to assist teachers with integrating wildlife research into the classroom.
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Common Loon and Bird Migration Research in Algonquin Provincial Park
General information is given on the loon. See a movie of a Common Loon and listen to the different sounds that the loons are best known for. Included are research questions and answers about impact of the environment on the loon in the...
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The Science Behind Algonquin's Animals: Moose
Information is provided on the moose, its general appearance, weight, migration, food sources, habitat, and major predators. This is excellent information for a student research project.
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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.
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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.
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The Science Behind Algonquin's Animals: Gray Jay
The Gray Jay is found in Canada's north woods and is one of the few birds that stay all year round. Learn about its appearance, why they are special, nesting, and social life along with other interesting facts.
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The Science Behind Algonquin's Animals: Brook Trout
Learn about the Brook Trout's appearance, size, migration, food sources and breeding as well as the answers to other interesting research questions. Included is a video showing the capturing and marking of a Brook Trout and an...
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The Science Behind Algonquin's Animals: Brook Trout Research
It is a difficult job to determine the population of fish in a lake. Using a mark-recapture method gives researchers an accurate estimate of the fish population in a lake. As a researcher, your job at this activity, is to capture Brook...
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The Science Behind Algonquin's Animals: Deciduous Forest
Learn about this hardwood forest, its wildlife, and plant species. View a panorama movie of a typical Hardwood Forest in the summer.
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The Science Behind Algonquin's Animals: Coniferous Forest
Learn about the Coniferous Forest and its wildlife and plant species. View a panorama of a Coniferous Forest in Algonquin Provincial Park.
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The Science Behind Algonquin's Animals: Spruce Bogs
A Spruce bog is a northern type of habitat and is formed between small bodies of water and forests. Learn about a Spruce bog in Algonquin part and view a panorama movie of the bog.
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The Science Behind Algonquin's Animals: Spruce Bog Panorama
View a panorama movie of a Spruce Bog in Algonquin Provincial Park.